Alfred Cumming | |
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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 | Augusta, Georgia, U.S. | September 4, 1802
Died | October 9, 1873 | (aged 71)
Resting place | Summerville Cemetery, Augusta, Georgia |
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse | Elizabeth Randall 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.