Introduction John Sargent Pillsbury was born on July 28, 1827 in Sutton, New Hampshire. He moved to Minnesota in 1855. He was a co-founder of the The Pillsbury Company. He was a Republican.
What Was Their Childhood Like? John was born in Sutton, New Hampshire. His parents were John and Susan Pillsbury. John opened a store and partnered with Walter Harriman. John was born July 28, 1827.His education was limited. John served in the Navy. He has a brother named George A. Pillsbury.
What Was Their Adult Life Like? After the Cilvil War, John was elected 3rd class companion of the Military Order of the Loyal Legion of the United States. John came to Minnesota in 1855 from the eastern U.S. He settled in St. Anthony ( which is now Minneapolis). He tried hardware, real estate, and lumber business before the Pillsbury Company. He married Mahala Fisk. Republicans urged John into politics. John saved the U of M from bankruptcy. He was sometimes called J.S. or Jno. S. He was in the hardware business when he got elected for Govener.
What Education Or Other Experiances Like? He only had a common-school education. John went to the U of M for college. He moved to Minnesota in 1855. He was in the Millitary, council, board of representatives, and he was a Govener.
What Were Some Of Their Major Life Events? John started Pillsbury Company. He helped the U of M from going bankrupt. He gave gifts to charities.
What WasThe Time Period Like In Which They Lived? He lived in eastern parts of the U.S. They had limited education.
What Is Their Family Like? John has a wife named Mahala. He had two daughters. He had a grandson John Pillsbury Snyder, a great grand nephew George Sturgis Pillsbury, he had a nephew Charles Alfred Pillsbury, another grandson Richard Pillsbury Gale, and his son-in-law Fredric Beal Snyder. He has a son and three daughters. Son Alfred Fisk Pillsbury, and three daughters Belle Pillsbury, Addie Pillsbury, and Susan May Pillsbury.
What Connections Do They Have ToMinnesota? He lived in Minneapolis, Minnesota. He was the eighth Govener of Minnesota. Pillsbury Hall is named after John Sargent Pillsbury. He is nicknamed "The Father Of University". He was an art collecter. When he died, his work was donated to the Minneapolis Institute Of Art. A chapel was built because of a storm that killed a lot of people. Pillsbury is buried in Lakewood Cemetery in Minneapolis. His Pillsbury partner was a general.
What Are Their Major Achievments? He started Pillsbury. He got married to Mahala Fisk. He served three terms as govener. He gave gifts to charities. He built a mental hospital and railroad while in a term as govener. He left office on January 10, 1882. He died on October 18, 1901. He moved to Michigan in 1853. He was a flour miller in 1875. He died in Minneapolis, Minnesota. He was a member of the First Congregational Church in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
How Are They Remembered Today? John is remembered today for owning Pillsbury and being a Govener. He also flour milled, lumbered, hardware, and Pillsbury businesses. He was Govener of Anoka, Hennepin, and Isanti counties in Minnesota. He also was Govener of Benton, Manomin, Mille Lacs, and Sherburne. He served Govener for 6 years. He started Pillsbury in New Hampshire. He served govener from January 7, 1876 until January 10, 1882.