Alfred Cumming (governor)
For other people with the same name, see Alfred Cumming (disambiguation).
| Alfred Cumming | |
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| Mayor Augusta, Georgia | |
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In office 1836–1837 | |
| Preceded by | Samuel Hale |
| Succeeded by | John Phinizy |
| Governor of Utah Territory | |
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In office April 12, 1858 – May 17, 1861 | |
| Preceded by | Brigham Young |
| Succeeded by | John W. Dawson |
| Personal details | |
| Born |
September 4, 1802 Augusta, Georgia, United States |
| Died | October 9, 1873 (Aged 71) |
| Resting place | Summerville Cemetery, Augusta, Georgia |
| Citizenship | American |
| Political party | Democratic Party |
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.
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]
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| Preceded by Brigham Young |
Governor of Utah Territory 1858–1861 |
Succeeded by John W. Dawson |
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