Epaphroditus Ransom

Epaphroditus Ransom (March 24, 1798– November 11, 1859) was the seventh Governor of Michigan and Michigan Supreme Court justice from the U.S. state of Michigan.

Read more about Epaphroditus Ransom:  Early Life in Massachusetts and Vermont, Life and Politics in Michigan, 7th Governor of Michigan, Death in Kansas

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    It will not be so among you; but whoever wishes to be great among you must be your servant, and whoever wishes to be first among you must be your slave; just as the Son of Man came not to be served but to serve, and to give his life a ransom for many.
    Bible: New Testament, Matthew 20:26-28.