Life Of Edward Tiffin: First Governor Of Ohio (1897) - Paperback

by William Edward Gilmore (Author)

The book ""Life Of Edward Tiffin: First Governor Of Ohio"" is a biography written by William Edward Gilmore and published in 1897. The book chronicles the life of Edward Tiffin, who served as the first governor of Ohio from 1803 to 1807. Tiffin was also a physician, a politician, and a judge. The book begins with Tiffin's early life, including his upbringing in England and his move to Virginia as a young man. It then discusses his medical education and practice in Virginia and Ohio, where he became a prominent physician and helped establish medical societies. The book also covers Tiffin's political career, including his election to the Ohio State Senate and his role in drafting the state's first constitution. It details his election as Ohio's first governor and his efforts to establish the state's government and infrastructure. Throughout the book, Gilmore provides insights into Tiffin's personal life, including his family, his religious beliefs, and his friendships with other prominent figures of the time. Overall, ""Life Of Edward Tiffin: First Governor Of Ohio"" provides a detailed and comprehensive account of the life and accomplishments of one of Ohio's most important historical figures.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.