John Logan Power facts for kids
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John Logan Power
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| 28th Secretary of State of Mississippi | |
| In office January 20, 1896 – September 24, 1901 |
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| Preceded by | George M. Govan |
| Succeeded by | Joseph Withers Power |
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| Born | March 1, 1834 Mullinahone, Tipperary, Ireland |
| Died | September 24, 1901 (aged 67) Jackson, Mississippi, United States |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Children | Joseph Withers Power, others |
John Logan Power (born March 1, 1834 – died September 24, 1901) was an important Irish-American politician. He was also a publisher, meaning he helped create newspapers. From 1896 until he passed away, he served as the Secretary of State of Mississippi. This is a big job in the state government.
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Early Life and Career
John Logan Power was born on March 1, 1834. His birthplace was Mullinahone, in Munster, Ireland. Sadly, his father died when John was still young.
In 1850, John moved to the United States. He first lived in Lockport, New York. Later, in 1855, he moved to Jackson, Mississippi.
Service During the Civil War
In 1862, John joined the Confederate States Army. He started as a private. By the end of the Civil War, he had become a colonel.
Starting a Newspaper
After the war, in 1866, he started a newspaper. It was called the Daily Mississippi Standard. This newspaper later became part of the famous Clarion-Ledger. In 1867, he worked as a clerk for the Mississippi House of Representatives.
Becoming Secretary of State
In November 1895, John Logan Power was elected. He became the Secretary of State of Mississippi. He officially started this job on January 20, 1896.
He was re-elected for another term in 1899. He continued to serve in this important role until his death. John Logan Power passed away on September 24, 1901, in Jackson, Mississippi.
Family Life
John Logan Power married Jane Wilkinson in 1857. They had a son named Joseph Withers Power. Interestingly, Joseph later followed in his father's footsteps. He became the Secretary of State of Mississippi after John.
