John Christopher Cutler

John Christopher Cutler (February 5, 1846 – July 30, 1928) was an American politician and the second Governor of Utah. He served as governor from 1905 to 1909. He was a Republican.

John Christopher Cutler
2nd Governor of Utah
In office January 2, 1905 – January 4, 1909
Preceded by	Heber Manning Wells
Succeeded by	William Spry
Personal details
Born	February 5, 1846 Sheffield, England
Died	July 30, 1928 (aged 82) Salt Lake City, Utah
Cause of death	Suicide by Firearm
Resting place	Salt Lake City Cemetery 40.777°N 111.858°W
Political party	Republican
Spouse(s)	Sarah Elizabeth Taylor
Children	7
Profession	Politician

Biography

Cutler was born in Sheffield, England, on February 5, 1846. Cutler's family emigrated to Utah Territory in 1864 after becoming members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Cutler married Sarah Elizabeth Taylor, with whom he was the father of seven children. Cutler became a successful businessman, serving as president of his family’s dry goods business and holding board of directors seats for several banks, insurance companies, and other companies. Cutler was active in politics and government as a Republican and served as Salt Lake County Clerk from 1884 to 1890.

Governor of Utah

In the early 1800s, Cutler was affiliated with the Republican Party faction called the "Federal Bunch", holders of federal office who were opposed to incumbent Governor Heber M. Wells. In 1904 Wells was unable to attract support for his planned candidacy for U.S. Senate, so he ran for reelection as governor. The Federal Bunch backed Cutler. He won the Republican nomination and was elected governor in November 1904. Cutler served from 1905 to 1909. His term was notable for laws that established juvenile courts in the state's largest cities and a central birth and death registry administered by the state board of health.

After serving as governor, he returned to his business interests.

Death and burial

Cutler committed suicide on July 30, 1928.[1] He was buried at Salt Lake City Cemetery.

See also

• List of U.S. state governors born outside the United States

Notes

1. "John C. Cutler, Salt Lake Banker, Shoots Himself". The New York Times. July 31, 1928. Retrieved October 2, 2010.

References

• Murphy, Miriam B. (1994), "Cutler, John Christopher", in Powell, Allan Kent (ed.), Utah History Encyclopedia, Salt Lake City, Utah: University of Utah Press, ISBN 0874804256, OCLC 30473917
• Jenson, Andrew (1920). Latter-day Saint biographical encyclopedia: A compilation of biographical sketches of prominent men and women in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. 3. Salt Lake City, Utah: The Andrew Jenson History Company (Printed by The Arrow Press). pp. 5041 360 – 4868 361. Retrieved December 20, 2011.

External links

• John Christopher Cutler at Find a Grave