Claiborne Fox Jackson
Former Governor of Missouri
Claiborne Fox Jackson was an American politician of the Democratic Party in Missouri. He was elected as the 15th Governor of Missouri, serving from January 3, 1861, until July 31, 1861, when he was forced out by the Unionist majority in the... Wikipedia
Born: April 4, 1806, Fleming County, KY
Died: December 6, 1862 (age 56 years), Little Rock, AR
Place of burial: Sappington Cemetery State Historic Site, MO
Previous offices: Governor of Missouri (1861–1862), Governor of Missouri (1861–1861), Missouri State Senator (1848–1852), and more
Party: Democratic Party
Partner: Eliza Whitsett Jackson and Jane Breathhitt Jackson
Battles/wars: American Indian Wars: Black Hawk War