Wilson Shannon

Wilson Shannon
2nd Territorial Governor of Kansas
In office September 7, 1855 – August 18, 1856
Preceded by	Andrew Reeder
Succeeded by	John W. Geary
14th and 16th Governor of Ohio
In office December 13, 1838 – December 16, 1840
Preceded by	Joseph Vance
Succeeded by	Thomas Corwin
In office December 14, 1842 – April 15, 1844
Preceded by	Thomas Corwin
Succeeded by	Thomas W. Bartley
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Ohio's 17th district
In office March 4, 1853 – March 3, 1855
Preceded by	Joseph Cable
Succeeded by	Charles J. Albright
Personal details
Born	(1802-02-24)February 24, 1802 Belmont County, Northwest Territory
Died	August 30, 1877(1877-08-30) (aged 75) Lawrence, Kansas
Resting place	Oak Hill Cemetery
Political party	Democratic
Spouse(s)	Elizabeth Ellis, Sarah Osbun
Alma mater	Ohio University Transylvania University
Profession	attorney, politician

Wilson Shannon (February 24, 1802 – August 30, 1877) was a Democratic politician from Ohio and Kansas. He served as the 14th and 16th governor of Ohio, and was the first Ohio governor born in the state. He was the second governor of the Kansas Territory.