John Motley Morehead
Former Governor of North Carolina
John Motley Morehead was an American lawyer and politician who became the 29th governor of the U.S. state of North Carolina. He became known as "the Father of Modern North Carolina." Wikipedia
Born: July 4, 1796, Pittsylvania County, VA
Died: August 27, 1866 (age 70 years), Rockbridge Alum Springs Historic District, VA
Children: James Turner Morehead and Eugene Morehead
Party: Whig Party
Grandchildren: John Motley Morehead III and Lily Morehead Mebane
Previous office: Governor of North Carolina (1841–1845)
Education: University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill