John A. Goodwin
John Abbot Goodwin | |
|---|---|
| Speaker of the Massachusetts House of Representatives | |
| In office 1860–1861 | |
| Preceded by | Charles Hale |
| Succeeded by | Alexander H. Bullock |
| Member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives | |
| In office 1859–1861 | |
| Member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives | |
| In office 1859–1861 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | May 21, 1824 Sterling, Massachusetts |
| Died | September 24, 1884 (aged 60) |
| Spouse | Martha Fisher |
| Children | William Bradford Goodwin |
| Profession | Educator, journalist |
John Abbot Goodwin was an American educator, journalist, author and politician who served as a member, and from 1860 to 1861, as the Speaker of the Massachusetts House of Representatives.