Gerard C. Brandon
Former Governor of Mississippi
Gerard Chittocque Brandon was an American political leader who twice served as Governor of Mississippi during its early years of statehood. He was the first native-born governor of Mississippi. Wikipedia
Born: September 15, 1788, Natchez, MS
Died: March 28, 1850 (age 61 years), Wilkinson County, MS
Party: Democratic Party
Previous offices: Governor of Mississippi (1826–1832), Lieutenant Governor of Mississippi (1826–1826), Governor of Mississippi (1825–1826), and more
Education: Princeton University and William & Mary