Governor Alfred Cumming
Alfred Cumming (September 4, 1802 – October 9, 1873) was an American politician who served as the governor of the Utah Territory from April 12, 1858, to May 17, 1861.
Cumming succeeded Brigham Young as governor following the Utah War.
Alfred Cumming | |
|---|---|
 | |
| 2nd Governor of Utah Territory | |
| In office April 12, 1858 – May 17, 1861 | |
| President | James Buchanan |
| Preceded by | Brigham Young |
| Succeeded by | John W. Dawson |
| Mayor of Augusta, Georgia | |
| In office 1836–1837 | |
| Preceded by | Samuel Hale |
| Succeeded by | John Phinizy |
| Personal details | |
| Born | September 4, 1802 Augusta, Georgia, U.S. |
| Died | October 9, 1873 (aged 71) |
| Resting place | Summerville Cemetery, Augusta, Georgia |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Elizabeth Randall Cumming |
Career
A Democrat, Cumming was appointed governor of the Utah Territory by President James Buchanan. He served as governor until 1861 and returned to Washington, D.C.
Cumming also served as mayor of Augusta, Georgia, sutler to Zachary Taylor during the Mexican War, and superintendent of the Upper Missouri Indian Superintendency.
Personal life
He was born in Augusta, Georgia. His wife, Elizabeth Randall Cumming, died in 1867. He was the brother of Henry Harford Cumming and the uncle of Alfred Cumming.
References