Washington Hunt
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| Washington Hunt | |
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19th Governor of New York
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| In office 1851 – 1852 |
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| Lieutenant(s) | Sanford E. Church |
| Preceded by | Hamilton Fish |
| Succeeded by | Horatio Seymour |
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| Born | 1811 |
| Died | February 2, 1867 New York City, New York, U.S. |
| Political party | Whig |
| Profession | Politician, Lawyer, Judge |
| Religion | Catholic |
Washington Hunt (August 5, 1811 – February 2, 1867) was a former congressman and governor from New York. He was a judge in Niagara County from January 30, 1836 until February 4, 1841. He was elected to Congress as a Whig in 1842 and served from March 4, 1843 until March 3, 1849. He served as New York State Comptroller from 1849 until 1850. He was elected Governor of New York in 1850, but was defeated for re-election by Horatio Seymour in 1852. Born in Greene County, New York, Hunt was a long-time resident of the City of Lockport and died in New York City.
| Preceded by Millard Fillmore |
New York State Comptroller 1849–1850 |
Succeeded by Philo C. Fuller |
| Preceded by Hamilton Fish |
Governor of New York 1851–1852 |
Succeeded by Horatio Seymour |
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