John Brown Gordon
Former Governor of Georgia
John Brown Gordon (February 6, 1832 - January 9, 1904) was one of Robert E. Lee's most trusted Confederate generals by the end of the American Civil War. After the war, he was a strong opponent of Reconstruction during the late 1860s. ... Google Books
Born: February 6, 1832, Upson County, GA
Died: January 9, 1904 (age 71 years), Miami, FL
Previous offices: Senator (1891–1897), Governor of Georgia (1886–1890), and Senator (1873–1880)
Education: University of Georgia
Party: Democratic Party
Spouse: Rebecca Haralson (m. 1854–1904)