John Lourie Beveridge
John Lourie Beveridge | |
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| 16th Governor of Illinois | |
| In office January 23, 1873 – January 8, 1877 | |
| Lieutenant | John Early Archibald Glenn |
| Preceded by | Richard J. Oglesby |
| Succeeded by | Shelby Moore Cullom |
| 18th Lieutenant Governor of Illinois | |
| In office January 13, 1873 – January 23, 1873 | |
| Governor | Richard J. Oglesby |
| Preceded by | Richard J. Oglesby |
| Succeeded by | John Early |
| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Illinois's 3rd congressional district | |
| In office November 4, 1871 – January 4, 1873 | |
| Preceded by | John A. Logan |
| Succeeded by | District eliminated |
| Cook County Sheriff | |
| In office 1864–1870 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | July 6, 1824 |
| Died | May 3, 1910 (aged 85) Los Angeles, California, US |
| Party | Republican |
| Profession | lawyer |
| Signature | |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | United States Union |
| Branch/service | Union Army |
| Years of service | 1861–1866 |
| Rank | Colonel Bvt. Brigadier General |
| Unit | 8th Illinois Cavalry Regiment |
| Commands | 17th Illinois Cavalry |
| Battles/wars | American Civil War |
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John Lourie Beveridge (July 6, 1824 – May 3, 1910) was the 16th Governor of Illinois, serving from 1873 to 1877. He succeeded the recently elected Richard J. Oglesby, who resigned to accept a Senate seat. Beveridge previously served in the Army during the American Civil War, becoming colonel of the 17th Illinois Cavalry in 1864. He was brevetted to brigadier general in March 1865.