John Munford Gregory
John Munford Gregory (July 8, 1804 – April 9, 1884) was a US political figure and Acting Governor of Virginia from 1842 to 1843.
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| Acting Governor of Virginia | |
| In office March 31, 1842 – January 1, 1843 | |
| Preceded by | John Rutherfoord |
| Succeeded by | James McDowell |
| Member of the Virginia House of Delegates | |
| In office 1831–1840 | |
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| Born | July 8, 1804 Charles City County, Virginia |
| Died | April 9, 1884 (aged 79) Richmond, Virginia |
| Nationality | American |
| Political party | Whig |
| Spouse(s) | Amanda Wallace |
| Alma mater | College of William and Mary |
| Profession | Lawyer, politician |
Biography
Gregory was born in Virginia on July 8, 1804 and was a member of the Virginia state House of Delegates from 1831 to 1840. He served as acting Governor of Virginia from 1842 to 1843 and then as a state court judge in Virginia. Gregory died on April 9, 1884 and was buried at Shockoe Hill Cemetery in Richmond, Virginia. One of Gregory's hired slaves, John Dunjee, escaped and went on to become a prominent Baptist preacher.
His home at Richmond after 1849, the Benjamin Watkins Leigh House, was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1969.[1][2]
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References
- Virginia Historic Landmarks Commission Staff (March 1969). "National Register of Historic Places Inventory/Nomination: Benjamin Watkins Leigh House" (PDF). Virginia Department of Historic Resources.
- "National Register Information System". National Register of Historic Places. National Park Service. July 9, 2010.
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| Preceded by John Rutherfoord Acting Governor |
Acting Governor of Virginia 1842–1843 |
Succeeded by James McDowell Governor |
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