William J. Northen

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William J. Northen was elected governor of Georgia in 1890 through the efforts of the Farmers' Alliance, an organization dedicated to overcoming the financial problems of southern farmers. Northen was leader of the alliance in Hancock County prior to his election as governor.

Courtesy of Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, University of Georgia Libraries.

William J. Northen

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