Joseph Duncan (politician)
Joseph Duncan | |
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| 6th Governor of Illinois | |
| In office December 3, 1834 – December 7, 1838 | |
| Lieutenant | Alexander M. Jenkins William H. Davidson |
| Preceded by | William Lee D. Ewing |
| Succeeded by | Thomas Carlin |
| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Illinois | |
| In office March 4, 1827 – September 21, 1834 | |
| Preceded by | Daniel P. Cook (AL) District established (3rd) |
| Succeeded by | District eliminated (AL) William L. May (3rd) |
| Constituency | At-large district (1827-33) 3rd district (1833-34) |
| Member of the Illinois House of Representatives | |
| In office 1825-1829 | |
| Member of the Illinois Senate | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | February 22, 1794 Paris, Kentucky, US |
| Died | January 15, 1844 (aged 49) |
| Party | Democratic, Whig |
| Profession | Politician |
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Joseph Duncan (February 22, 1794 – January 15, 1844) was an Illinois politician. He served as the sixth Governor of Illinois from 1834 to 1838, the only Whig to ever govern the state. Before becoming governor he served four terms in the United States House of Representatives as a Democrat.
He was the last governor of Illinois that was neither a Democrat or Republican while in office.