Quitman, John A. (1798-1858)
- Name:
- Quitman, John A. (1798-1858)
- Title:
- Mississippi House of Representatives, 1826
Governor of Mississippi, 1835-36, 1850-1851
Major General, U.S. Army, 1846-48
Governor of Mississippi, 1835-36, 1850-51
Military Governor of Mexico City
U.S. House of Representative, 1855-1858 - Other Names:
- Quitman, John Anthony
- Born:
- 09/01/1798
- Birthplace:
- Rhinebeck, NY
- Died:
- 07/17/1858
- Death Location:
- Natchez, MS
- Residence:
- Chillicolthe, OH
Natchez, MS
Monmouth Plantation, Natchez, MS - Nationality:
- American
- Occupation:
- Lawyer
Army officer, Mexican-American War
Politician
Fire-eater (extremist pro-slavery politician in favor of secession from the Union.
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