Ratliff Boon Politician

Ratliff Boon (January 18, 1781 – November 20, 1844) was the second Governor of Indiana from September 12 to December 5, 1822, taking office following the resignation of Governor Jonathan Jennings' after his election to Congress. A prominent politician in the state, Boon was instrumental the formation of the state Democratic Party, and he supported President Andrew Jackson's policies during his six terms representing Indiana in the United States House of Representatives.

Personal facts

Birth date	January 18, 1781
Birth place	Franklin County North Carolina
Date of death	November 20, 1844
Place of death	Louisiana Missouri

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military operations	Indiana in the War of 1812
military rank	Colonel
office	Governor of Indiana Congressman 2nd and 3rd Lieutenant Governor of Indiana
party	Democratic-Republican Party Democratic Party (United States)
region	Indiana's 1st congressional district
service start	1811
service end	1813
successor	William Hendricks John H. Thompson (politician)