John M. Haines | |
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| 10th Governor of Idaho | |
| In office January 6, 1913 – January 4, 1915 | |
| Lieutenant | Herman H. Taylor |
| Preceded by | James H. Hawley |
| Succeeded by | Moses Alexander |
| Mayor of Boise, Idaho | |
| In office April 6, 1907 – April 10, 1909 | |
| Preceded by | James A. Pinney |
| Succeeded by | J. T. Pence |
| Personal details | |
| Born | John Michener Haines (1863-01-01)January 1, 1863 Jasper County, Iowa, US |
| Died | June 4, 1917(1917-06-04) (aged 54) Boise, Idaho, US |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Mary Symons |
| Profession | Real estate |
John Michener Haines (January 1, 1863 – June 4, 1917) was an American politician from theRepublican Party. He served as thetenth governor ofIdaho from 1913 to 1915.
Haines was born inJasper County, Iowa. His father, Isaac L. Haines, was a Quaker, and his mother, Eliza (Bushong) Haines, was a member of the Christian Church.[1] He completed three years of study atWilliam Penn University in Iowa before withdrawing from school due to poor health. He married Mary Symons on May 20, 1883.[2] Her father was a Quaker minister.
Haines was a bank clerk inFriend, Nebraska, until 1885. He then moved toRichfield, Kansas, and was very successful in the real estate industry. He also served as deputy clerk of court inMorton County and was elected Registrar of Deeds.[3] Haines,Walter E. Pierce, and L. H. Cox established a real estate business, W. E. Pierce & Company, inBoise, Idaho in 1890. He served as the mayor of Boise from 1907 to 1909.[4] He was elected and served as Governor of Idaho from 1913 to 1915.[5] During his administration, a workman's compensation bill was vetoed, and a state board of education was established.
Haines lost his bid for reelection and returned to his real estate business.
Haines died in Boise on June 4. 1917. He is interred at the Morris Hill Cemetery, Boise, Ada County, Idaho, United States.
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| Preceded by | Republican nominee forGovernor of Idaho 1912,1914 | Succeeded by |
| Political offices | ||
| Preceded by | Mayor of Boise, Idaho 1907–1909 | Succeeded by |
| Preceded by | Governor of Idaho January 6, 1913 – January 4, 1915 | Succeeded by |
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