[JoeProBono]

Stevens T. Mason Statue, Capitol Park, Detroit

The Boy Governor Stevens T. Mason led Michigan's struggle for statehood. He was appointed acting territorial secretary at age 19 and became acting territorial governor in 1834 at age 22. He authorized a census, one of the requirements for statehood, and convened a constitutional convention. Michigan voters approved the constitution and elected Mason governor in 1835. Because of a dispute with Ohio over Toledo (called the "Toledo War"), Michigan did not become a state until 1837. Mason served until 1839. A city in Ingham County, Mason County and a state office building are named for Stevens T. Mason.

[dfwgator]

Michigan's first governor remains missing

I certainly wouldn't hold out much hope for finding him alive.

[afraidfortherepublic]

Hiking on the Appalachian Trail?

[Vigilanteman]

Too bad the current governor doesn’t go missing. Michigan could demand a hefty ransom as a precondition for taking her back. :->

[kalee]

He’s probably hiding because they keep moving him. Let the poor man rest in peace in one place.

[pallis]

Better to get lost after your dead than before.

[Verginius Rufus]

From what I’ve been told, the Toledo War was over which state would have Toledo—Michigan or Ohio. Ohio lost.

[SunkenCiv]

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[sergeantdave]

Shouldn’t be hard to find. Simply listen for him rolling over in his grave as he looks at the sorry state of Michigan today.

[Larry Lucido]

Because of a dispute with Ohio over Toledo (called the "Toledo War"),

They couldn't agree who had to take Toledo?

[Jonah Hex]

Did they look in Baggage Claim at Detroit Metro?