John Letcher
John Letcher | |
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| 34th Governor of Virginia | |
| In office January 1, 1860 – January 1, 1864 (disputed from 1861) | |
| Lieutenant | Robert Latane Montague |
| Preceded by | Henry A. Wise |
| Succeeded by | William Smith (Confederate) Francis Pierpont (Unionist) |
| Member of the Virginia House of Delegates from Rockbridge County | |
| In office December 1, 1875 – December 5, 1877 Serving with W. B. F. Leech | |
| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Virginia | |
| In office March 4, 1851 – March 3, 1859 | |
| Preceded by | James McDowell |
| Succeeded by | John T. Harris |
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| Personal details | |
| Born | March 29, 1813 Lexington, Virginia, U.S. |
| Died | January 26, 1884 (aged 70) Virginia, U.S. |
| Resting place | Oak Grove Cemetery |
| Party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Susan Holt |
| Children | 11, including Samuel, John, and Greenlee |
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John Letcher (March 29, 1813 – January 26, 1884) was an American lawyer, journalist, and politician. He served as a Representative in the United States Congress, was the 34th Governor of Virginia during the American Civil War, and later served in the Virginia General Assembly. He was also active on the Board of Visitors of Virginia Military Institute.