David P. Lewis
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David P. Lewis (born David Peter Lewis; May 18,[citation needed] 1820 – July 3, 1884) was a lawyer and politician who served as the 23rd governor of Alabama from 1872 to 1874 during the Reconstruction era.[1] He was also a Deputy from Alabama to the Provisional Congress of the Confederate States, serving from February until April 1861, when he resigned from office. He was a Unionist. He was the last Republican to serve as Governor of Alabama until H. Guy Hunt was elected in 1986.[2]
Quick Facts 23rd Governor of Alabama, Lieutenant ...
David P. Lewis | |
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23rd Governor of Alabama | |
In office November 17, 1872 – November 24, 1874 | |
Lieutenant | Alexander McKinstry |
Preceded by | Robert B. Lindsay |
Succeeded by | George S. Houston |
Deputy from Alabama to the Provisional Congress of the Confederate States | |
In office February 4, 1861 – April 29, 1861 | |
Preceded by | New constituency |
Succeeded by | Nicholas Davis Jr. |
Personal details | |
Born | David Peter Lewis (1820-05-18)May 18, 1820[citation needed] Charlotte County, Virginia |
Died | July 3, 1884(1884-07-03) (aged 64) Huntsville, Alabama |
Resting place | Maple Hill Cemetery, Huntsville, Alabama |
Political party | Republican |
Other political affiliations | Democratic |
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