John Christopher Cutler

John Christopher Cutler
Photo of John Christopher Cutler
2nd Governor of Utah
In office
January 2, 1905 – January 4, 1909
Preceded by Heber Manning Wells
Succeeded by William Spry
Personal details
Born (1846-02-05)February 5, 1846
Sheffield, England
Died July 30, 1928(1928-07-30) (aged 82)
Salt Lake City, Utah
Cause of death Suicide by Firearm
Resting place Salt Lake City Cemetery
40°46′37″N 111°51′29″W / 40.777°N 111.858°W / 40.777; -111.858 (Salt Lake City Cemetery)
Political party Republican
Spouse(s) Sarah Elizabeth Taylor
Children 7
Profession Politician

John Christopher Cutler (February 5, 1846 – July 30, 1928) was an American politician and the second Governor of Utah. He served as governor from 1905 to 1909. He was a Republican.

Biography

Cutler was born in Sheffield, England, and his family emigrated to Utah Territory in 1864 after becoming members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. After serving as governor, he became involved in banking. He committed suicide by shooting himself on July 30, 1928.[1] Cutler was buried at Salt Lake City Cemetery.

See also

Notes

  1. ↑ "John C. Cutler, Salt Lake Banker, Shoots Himself". New York Times. July 31, 1928. Retrieved October 2, 2010. John C. Cutler, 82 years old, Salt Lake banker and former Governor of Utah, died in a hospital here at 11:15 AM today, ...

References

  • Murphy, Miriam B. (1994), "Cutler, John Christopher", in Powell, Allan Kent, Utah History Encyclopedia, Salt Lake City, Utah: University of Utah Press, ISBN 0874804256, OCLC 30473917
  • Jenson, Andrew (1920). Latter-day Saint biographical encyclopedia: A compilation of biographical sketches of prominent men and women in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. 3. Salt Lake City, Utah: The Andrew Jenson History Company (Printed by The Arrow Press). pp. 5041 360 – 4868 361. Retrieved December 20, 2011.
Political offices
Preceded by
Heber Manning Wells		 Governor of Utah
January 2, 1905 – January 4, 1909		 Succeeded by
William Spry


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