Question: What State that appointed John Lynch to governmental position does the Connecticut River flow through?
Answer(s):
answer: New Hampshire

SPARQL query:
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?x ns:common.topic.notable_types ns:m.0kpys4 .
?x ns:government.governmental_jurisdiction.governing_officials ?c .
?c ns:government.government_position_held.appointed_by ns:m.041gm . 
}