Reynolds, John, 1788-1865

Reynolds was an early Illinois settler, state legislator, congressman, and governor (1830-1834).

From the description of Papers, 1819-1850. (Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library). WorldCat record id: 748842485

From the description of Letter, June 26, 1830. (Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library). WorldCat record id: 698775126

Illinois' fourth governor was born in Montgomery County, Penn. and came to Illinois in 1800 with his parents, settling near Kaskaskia. He served in the war of 1812 and then went into law, partnering with his cousin Joseph Beaird. He also speculated in land, making considerable money. He was appointed to the Illinois Supreme Court, 1818-1825; served in the Illinois General Assembly, 1827-1830; and was elected governor in 1830 serving at the time of the Black Hawk War. He continued to serve in some elected office off and on until 1855.

From the description of Papers, 1831, 1837. (Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library). WorldCat record id: 54025451

Illinois' fourth governor was born in Montgomery County, Penn. and came to Illinois in 1800 with his parents settling near Kaskaskia. He served in the war of 1812 and then went into law, partnering with his cousin Joseph Beaird. He also speculated in land, making considerable money. He was appointed to the Illinois Supreme Court, 1818-1825; served in the Illinois General Assembly, 1827-1830; and was elected governor in 1830 serving at the time of the Black Hawk War. He continued to serve in some elected office off and on until 1855. Wrote several books on Illinois history after retiring from office.

From the description of Letters, 1828-1857. (Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library). WorldCat record id: 54025449

Illinois' fourth governor was born in Montgomery County, Penn. and came to Illinois in 1800 with his parents settling near Kaskaskia. He served in the war of 1812 and then went into law, partnering with his cousin Joseph Beaird. He also speculated in land, making considerable money. He was appointed to the Illinois Supreme Court, 1818-1825; served in the Illinois General Assembly, 1827-1830; and was elected governor in 1830 serving at the time of the Black Hawk War. He continued to serve in some elected office off and on until 1855.

From the description of Papers, 1823-1858. (Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library). WorldCat record id: 54025450

From the description of Papers, 1814-1837. (Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library). WorldCat record id: 54025448