John Catlin (politician)

John Catlin
John Catlin, Governor of Wisconsin Territory
Acting Governor of Wisconsin Territory
In office June 23, 1848 – March 3, 1849
Preceded by	Henry Dodge
Succeeded by	Position Abolished
6th Secretary of Wisconsin Territory
In office February 24, 1846 – March 3, 1849
Appointed by	James K. Polk
Governor	Henry Dodge
Preceded by	George R. C. Floyd
Succeeded by	Position Abolished
Member of the Council of the Wisconsin Territory for Dane, Dodge, Green, Jefferson, and Sauk Counties
In office January 6, 1845 – February 3, 1846
Preceded by	Lucius Israel Barber
Succeeded by	Position Abolished
Personal details
Born	(1803-10-13)October 13, 1803 Orwell, Vermont, U.S.
Died	August 4, 1874(1874-08-04) (aged 70) Elizabeth, New Jersey, U.S.
Resting place	Mount Hope Cemetery, Rochester, New York, U.S.
Political party	Democratic Party
Spouse	Clarissa Bristol Catlin
Children	Lucia E. Catlin
Occupation	School Teacher Lawyer Banker Railroad President Politician

John Catlin (October 13, 1803 – August 4, 1874) was an American lawyer, politician, public official, and officer within the railroad industry. Catlin served as acting governor of the Wisconsin Territory from June 23, 1848, until March 3, 1849.