John Shaffer (politician)

John Shaffer
7th Governor of Utah Territory
In office March 20, 1870 – October 31, 1870
Nominated by	Ulysses S. Grant
Preceded by	Charles Durkee
Succeeded by	Vernon H. Vaughan
Personal details
Born	(1827-07-05)July 5, 1827 Lewisburg, Pennsylvania
Died	October 31, 1870(1870-10-31) (aged 43) Salt Lake City, Utah
Resting place	Freeport City Cemetery, Freeport, Illinois
Political party	Republican

John Wilson Shaffer (July 5, 1827 – October 31, 1870) was an American politician and businessman who served as the 7th Governor of Utah Territory.