John Early was a Canadian American politician. Coming to Rockford, Illinois, to practice carpentry, Early rose to become an agent for the New England Mutual Life Insurance Company. A staunch abolitionist, Early was an early supporter of the Republican Party and was voted to the Illinois Senate on the ticket four times. During one of these terms, he was elected President of the Illinois Senate, thus acting Lieutenant Governor of Illinois. Early died before his fourth term was completed.
- Occupation
- politician, carpenter
- Position held
- member of the State Senate of Illinois
- Citizenship
- United States
- Born
- March 17, 1828
