Alfred Cumming (governor)
Alfred Cumming (September 4, 1802 – October 9, 1873) was appointed governor of the Utah Territory in 1858 replacing Brigham Young following the Utah War, when President James Buchanan wanted a non-Mormon governor. He was born in Augusta, Georgia.
Alfred Cumming | |
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Mayor of Augusta, Georgia | |
In office 1836–1837 | |
Preceded by | Samuel Hale |
Succeeded by | John Phinizy |
Governor of Utah Territory | |
In office April 12, 1858 – May 17, 1861 | |
Preceded by | Brigham Young |
Succeeded by | John W. Dawson |
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Born | Augusta, Georgia, United States | September 4, 1802
Died | October 9, 1873 71) | (aged
Resting place | Summerville Cemetery, Augusta, Georgia |
Nationality | American |
Political party | Democratic |
Cumming also served as mayor of Augusta, Georgia, sutler to Zachary Taylor during the Mexican War and at Jefferson Barracks in Missouri, and superintendent of the Upper Missouri Indian Superintendency
Cumming was a Democrat and was appointed by President Buchanan. He served as governor until 1861 and returned to Washington, D.C. His wife Elizabeth died in 1867. He was the brother of Henry Harford Cumming, and the uncle of his son, brigadier general Alfred Cumming.[1][2]
References
- "Alfred Cumming". Utah History to Go. Archived from the original on 2018-11-25.
- "Alfred Cumming". Archived from the original on 2011-06-08. Retrieved 2006-07-24.
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Preceded by Brigham Young |
Governor of Utah Territory 1858–1861 |
Succeeded by John W. Dawson |
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