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Ratliff Boon

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American politician (1781-1844)

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Ratliff Boon was an American politician who briefly served as the second Governor of Indiana - taking office following the resignation of Governor Jonathan Jennings, whom he served as lieutenant governor under, after his election to Congress, and subsequently serving again as lieutenant governor under Governor William...

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Ratliff Boon was an American politician who briefly served as the second Governor of Indiana - taking office following the resignation of Governor Jonathan Jennings, whom he served as lieutenant governor under, after his election to Congress, and subsequently serving again as lieutenant governor under Governor William Hendricks - and a six-term member of the United States House of Representatives. A prominent politician in the state, Boon was instrumental in the formation of the state Democratic Party, and he supported President Andrew Jackson's policies while in the House.

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United States
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Politicians
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Politician
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deceased
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Lived 1781 to 1844 · aged 63
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