Stevens Thomson Mason (October 27, 1811–January 4, 1843), also known as Stevens T. Mason, Tom Mason, The Boy Governor, and lesser known nicknames Young Hotspur and The Stripling, was the territorial governor of the Michigan Territory, and later governor of the state of Michigan. Mason guided the Michigan Territory into statehood. He was first appointed acting Territorial Secretary at the age of 19, then became acting Territorial Governor in 1834 ...
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Stevens T. Mason
Politician
Government Positions Held:
| Office, position, or title | Jurisdiction of office | From | To |
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Governor of Michigan of Michigan
- Oct 6, 1835
- Jan 7, 1840
- Feb 23, 1841
- Jan 3, 1842
- Jan 5, 1846
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