John M. Washington

John M. Washington
Governor of New Mexico
In office
10 October 1848 – 23 October 1849
Preceded bySterling Price (military)
Donaciano Vigil (civil)
Succeeded byColonel John Munroe
Personal details
Bornc. 1797
Fredericksburg, Virginia
Died24 December 1853
at sea off of the Capes of Delaware
NationalityAmerican
OccupationSoldier
Known forMilitary Governor of New Mexico
Military service
Branch/serviceUS Army
Years of service1817–1853
RankMajor
Brevet Lieutenant Colonel

John MacRae Washington (c. 1797 - December 24, 1853) was a United States artillery officer who became military governor of New Mexico shortly after the end of the Mexican–American War of 1846–1848.