John Norvell
John Norvell | |
|---|---|
| United States Senator from Michigan | |
| In office January 26, 1837 – March 3, 1841 | |
| Preceded by | Himself (Shadow Senator) |
| Succeeded by | William Woodbridge |
| United States Shadow Senator from the Michigan Territory | |
| In office November 10, 1835 – January 26, 1837 | |
| Preceded by | Seat established |
| Succeeded by | Himself (U.S. Senator) |
| Personal details | |
| Born | December 21, 1789 Danville, Kentucky, U.S. |
| Died | April 24, 1850 (aged 60) Detroit, Michigan, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic-Republican |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch/service | United States Army |
| Battles/wars | War of 1812 |
John Norvell (December 21, 1789 – April 24, 1850) was a newspaper editor and one of the first U.S. Senators from Michigan. He is known as one of two co-founders of The Philadelphia Inquirer, the third-longest continually operating daily newspaper in the United States of America.