John Christopher Cutler
| John Christopher Cutler | |
|---|---|
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| 2nd Governor of Utah | |
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In office January 2, 1905 – January 4, 1909 | |
| Preceded by | Heber Manning Wells |
| Succeeded by | William Spry |
| Personal details | |
| Born |
February 3, 1846 Sheffield, England |
| Died |
July 30, 1928 (aged 82) Salt Lake City, Utah |
| Cause of death | Suicide by Firearm |
| Resting place |
Salt Lake City Cemetery 40°46′37″N 111°51′29″W / 40.777°N 111.858°W |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse(s) | Sarah Elizabeth Taylor |
| Children | 7 |
| Profession | Politician |
| Religion | The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church) |
John Christopher Cutler (February 5, 1846 – July 30, 1928) was an American politician and the second Governor of Utah. He served as governor from 1905 to 1909. He was a Republican.
Biography
Cutler was born in Sheffield, England, and his family emigrated to Utah Territory in 1864 after becoming members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. After serving as governor, he became involved in banking. He committed suicide by shooting himself on July 30, 1928.[1] Cutler was buried at Salt Lake City Cemetery.
Notes
- ↑ "John C. Cutler, Salt Lake Banker, Shoots Himself.". New York Times. July 31, 1928. Retrieved 2010-10-02.
John C. Cutler, 82 years old, Salt Lake banker and former Governor of Utah, died in a hospital here at 11:15 AM today, ...
References
- Murphy, Miriam B. (1994), "Cutler, John Christopher", in Powell, Allan Kent, Utah History Encyclopedia, Salt Lake City, Utah: University of Utah Press, ISBN 0874804256, OCLC 30473917
- Jenson, Andrew (1920). Latter-day Saint biographical encyclopedia: A compilation of biographical sketches of prominent men and women in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. 3. Salt Lake City, Utah: The Andrew Jenson History Company (Printed by The Arrow Press). pp. 360 - 361. Retrieved December 20, 2011.
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| Preceded by Heber Manning Wells |
Governor of Utah January 2, 1905 – January 4, 1909 |
Succeeded by William Spry |
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