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Benjamin G. Humphreys
American politician / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
This article is about the governor of Mississippi (1808-1882). For his son the U.S. politician (1865-1923), see Benjamin G. Humphreys II.
Benjamin Grubb Humphreys (August 26, 1808 – December 20, 1882) was an American politician from Mississippi. He was a general in the Confederate States Army during the American Civil War and served as Governor of Mississippi from 1865 to 1868, during Reconstruction.
Quick Facts 26th Governor of Mississippi, Preceded by ...
Benjamin Humphreys | |
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26th Governor of Mississippi | |
In office October 16, 1865 – June 15, 1868 | |
Preceded by | William L. Sharkey |
Succeeded by | Adelbert Ames |
Member of the Mississippi Senate | |
In office 1839–1844 | |
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Born | (1808-08-26)August 26, 1808 Claiborne County, Mississippi Territory, U.S. |
Died | December 20, 1882(1882-12-20) (aged 74) Jackson, Mississippi, U.S. |
Political party | Democratic |
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Years of service | 1861–65 |
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Commands | 21st Mississippi Infantry Regiment Humphreys' Brigade |
Battles/wars | American Civil War |
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