Hugh McVay was the ninth governor of the U.S. state of Alabama from July 17 to November 30, 1837. He was born in South Carolina. Wikipedia
Born: 1766, South Carolina
Died: May 9, 1851 (age 85 years), Birmingham, AL
Previous offices: Governor of Alabama (1837–1837), Alabama state senator (1825–1844), and Alabama State Representative (1820–1825)
Party: Democratic Party