John F. Hartranft

John F. Hartranft

John Frederick Hartranft (December 16, 1830 – October 17, 1889) was the 17th Governor of Pennsylvania from 1873 to 1879 and a Union Major General who received the Medal of Honor for his actions during the American Civil War.

Read more about John F. Hartranft:  Early Life and Career, Civil War, Postbellum Activities, In Memoriam, Medal of Honor Citation

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