Josiah Hinman Bonney (February 14, 1817 – September 12, 1887) was an American businessman and politician.
Josiah H. Bonney | |
|---|---|
| Secretary of State of Iowa | |
| In office 1848–1850 | |
| Governor | Ansel Briggs |
| Preceded by | Elisha Cutler Jr. |
| Succeeded by | George W. McCleary |
| Personal details | |
| Born | February 14, 1817 Steuben County, New York, U.S. |
| Died | September 12, 1887 (aged 70) |
Born in Steuben County, New York, Bonney moved to Iowa Territory and eventually settled in Keosauqua, Van Buren County, Iowa Territory. Bonney was a merchant. He was elected the first sheriff of Van Buren County and was a Democrat. From 1843 to 1845, Bonney served in the Iowa Territorial Legislative Assembly. Bonney served as Iowa Secretary of State from 1848 to 1850.[1][2]