Franklin Cannon (March 12, 1794 – June 13, 1863)[1] was an American politician from the state of Missouri.
[2] He earned a reputation as an excellent physician during a cholera outbreak that killed hundreds in Cape Girardeau County, Missouri in 1832 & 1833.
After serving in the Missouri House of Representatives, Cannon was elected to the state senate in 1832.
In 1836 Doctor Cannon defeated Whig candidate James Jones 57.6% to 42.1% to become Lieutenant Governor.
[5] After serving one term in office Cannon returned to Jackson and resumed his life as a physician and prosperous plantation owner.