John P. S. Gobin facts for kids
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John P. S. Gobin
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| 7th Lieutenant Governor of Pennsylvania | |
| In office January 17, 1899 – January 20, 1903 |
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| Governor | William Stone |
| Preceded by | Walter Lyon |
| Succeeded by | William Brown |
| President pro tempore of the Pennsylvania Senate |
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| In office May 28, 1891 – June 1, 1893 |
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| Preceded by | Boies Penrose |
| Succeeded by | Wesley Thomas |
| Member of the Pennsylvania Senate from the 17th district |
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| In office January 6, 1885 – January 17, 1899 |
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| Preceded by | Cyrus Lantz |
| Succeeded by | Samuel Weiss |
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| Born | January 21, 1837 Sunbury, Pennsylvania |
| Died | May 1, 1910 (aged 73) Lebanon, Pennsylvania |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Annie M. Howe (1841–1913) (m. 1865) |
| Occupation | Attorney Soldier Politician |
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| Allegiance | United States Union |
| Branch/service | United States Army Union Army Pennsylvania National Guard |
| Years of service | 1861–1866 (Union Army) 1870–1907 (National Guard) |
| Rank |  Colonel (USV) Bvt. Brigadier General Major General (National Guard) |
| Commands | 47th Pennsylvania Infantry Regiment 2nd Bde, 1st Div, XIX Corps Coleman Guards 8th Regiment, PA National Guard 3rd Brigade, PA National Guard PA National Guard Division |
| Battles/wars | American Civil War Spanish–American War |
John Peter Shindel Gobin (born January 21, 1837 – died May 1, 1910) was an important American politician from Pennsylvania. He was a brave officer in the Union Army during the American Civil War. Later, he served in the Pennsylvania State Senate and became the seventh Lieutenant Governor of Pennsylvania.
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Early Life and Education
John Gobin was born in Sunbury, Pennsylvania, on January 21, 1837. He was the oldest of four children. John learned to be a printer at the Sunbury American newspaper. After that, he studied law and became a lawyer in 1858. He started his law practice in Sunbury.
Serving in the Civil War
In 1861, John Gobin joined the army to fight in the American Civil War. He started as a first lieutenant in the 11th Pennsylvania Infantry. After his first term, he helped create Company C of the 47th Pennsylvania Infantry Regiment. He became a captain and led this company.
Gobin's Rise in the Ranks
The 47th Pennsylvania Infantry fought throughout the war. They served in places like Florida, South Carolina, and Virginia. John Gobin became the regiment's colonel and commander. He was recognized for his bravery at the Second Battle of Pocotaligo in South Carolina. For his actions, he received an honorary promotion to brigadier general.
After the War Ended
Near the end of the war, Gobin commanded a brigade. After the Confederacy surrendered, he worked as a military police officer in South Carolina and Georgia. He finished his service in the army on January 9, 1866.
Life After the War
After the Civil War, John Gobin moved to Lebanon, Pennsylvania. He continued to work as a lawyer. He was also very active in groups for Civil War veterans. From 1897 to 1898, he was the national leader of the Grand Army of the Republic. This was a large organization for Union Army veterans.
Community Involvement
Gobin also helped his community in many ways. He was on the board for Pennsylvania's Soldiers' and Sailors' Home. He also served on the board for the Soldiers' Orphans Home. He helped with the Gettysburg Monument Association too.
Political Career
John Gobin was a member of the Republican Party. In 1884, he was elected to the Pennsylvania State Senate. He represented the 17th district from 1885 to 1899. During this time, he was the President pro tempore of the Senate from 1891 to 1893. This means he was a top leader in the Senate.
In 1898, Gobin was elected lieutenant governor. He served in this important role from 1899 to 1903.
Continuing Military Service
Even after the Civil War, Gobin stayed involved in the military. In 1870, he joined the Pennsylvania Army National Guard. He commanded a company in Lebanon as a captain. By 1874, he was a colonel leading the 8th Regiment. In 1885, he became a brigadier general.
Spanish-American War Service
In 1898, Gobin's brigade was called to serve in the Spanish–American War. He led his brigade during training in Augusta, Georgia. However, he resigned from this command to run for lieutenant governor. He then returned to the Pennsylvania National Guard.
In 1906, he was promoted to major general. He commanded the Pennsylvania National Guard Division. He retired from military service in 1907.
Other Activities
John Gobin was also a member of several important groups. These included the Freemasons, Knights Templar, and Odd Fellows. He held a high leadership position in the Knights Templar from 1889 to 1892.
Death and Burial
John Gobin passed away in Lebanon, Pennsylvania, on May 1, 1910. He was buried at Mt. Lebanon Cemetery in Lebanon, Pennsylvania.
