John Letcher | |
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| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Virginia's 11th district | |
| In office March 4, 1851 – March 3, 1853 | |
| Preceded by | James McDowell |
| Succeeded by | John F. Snodgrass |
| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Virginia's 9th district | |
| In office March 4, 1853 – March 3, 1859 | |
| Preceded by | James F. Strother |
| Succeeded by | John T. Harris |
| 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 General Assembly | |
| In office 1875–1877 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | March 29, 1813 Lexington, Virginia, U.S. |
| Died | January 26, 1884 (aged 70) Virginia, U.S. |
| Resting place | Oak Grove Cemetery Lexington, Virginia |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Susan Holt |
| Children | John, Greenlee |
| Profession | Politician, Lawyer, Journalist |
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.