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John Herriott
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| 18th Lieutenant Governor of Iowa | |
| In office January 13, 1902 – January 13, 1907 |
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| Governor | Albert B. Cummins |
| Preceded by | James C. Milliman |
| Succeeded by | Warren Garst |
| State Treasurer of Iowa | |
| In office 1895–1901 |
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| Preceded by | Byron A. Beeson |
| Succeeded by | Gilbert S. Gilbertson |
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| Born | October 20, 1844 Herriottsville, Pennsylvania |
| Died | September 24, 1918 (aged 73) Des Moines, Iowa |
| Political party | Republican |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  United States |
| Branch/service |  U.S. Army (Union Army) |
| Years of service | 1861-1864 |
| Unit | 1st Pennsylvania Cavalry Regiment |
| Battles/wars | American Civil War |
John Herriott (born October 20, 1844 – died September 24, 1918) was an American politician. He was born in Herriottsville, Pennsylvania.
Herriott served in the Union Army during the American Civil War. Later, he moved to Iowa and became involved in business. He held important political jobs in Iowa. These included being the State Treasurer and the Lieutenant Governor of Iowa. He passed away in Des Moines, Iowa.
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Early Life and Military Service
John Herriott was born on October 20, 1844, in a town called Herriottsville, Pennsylvania. This town is located in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania.
When he was a young man, the American Civil War began. John Herriott joined the Union Army. This was the army that fought for the northern states. He was part of the 1st Pennsylvania Cavalry Regiment.
During the war, he took part in some very famous battles. These included the Battle of Fredericksburg and the Battle of Gettysburg. These were major events in American history.
Moving to Iowa and Political Career
After the Civil War ended, John Herriott moved to the state of Iowa. There, he started a business career. His experience in business helped him later in politics.
Herriott then began his political journey in Iowa. He first served as the State Treasurer. The State Treasurer is like the chief financial officer for the state. They are in charge of managing the state's money.
He held this important role from 1895 until 1901.
Lieutenant Governor of Iowa
In 1901, John Herriott decided to run for a higher office. He wanted to become the Lieutenant Governor of Iowa. He was part of the Republican Party.
He won the nomination for Lieutenant Governor. He then served as Lieutenant Governor from 1902 to 1907. During this time, he worked alongside Governor Albert B. Cummins.
The Lieutenant Governor is the second-highest elected official in a state. They often step in if the Governor is unable to do their job. They also have other duties, like leading the state senate.
Later Life
After his time as Lieutenant Governor, John Herriott continued to live in Iowa. He passed away on September 24, 1918. He was 73 years old. His death occurred in Des Moines, Iowa.
