John A. Quitman
Former Governor of Mississippi
John Anthony Quitman was an American lawyer, politician, and soldier. As President of the Mississippi Senate, he served one month as Acting Governor of Mississippi as a Whig. Wikipedia
Born: September 1, 1798, Rhinebeck Village, Rhinebeck, NY
Died: July 17, 1858 (age 59 years), Natchez, MS
Education: Hartwick College
Previous offices: Representative (1855–1858), Governor of Mississippi (1850–1851), and Governor of Mississippi (1835–1836)
Party: Democratic Party