John J. Pettus
Politician
1813 – 1867
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Who was John J. Pettus?
John Jones Pettus was a United States politician. Born in Wilson County, Tennessee, he was the governor of the state of Mississippi from January 5, 1854 to January 10, 1854, the shortest term of governor in the state’s history. Pettus was later elected to a full term and served from 21 November 1859 - 16 November 1863 during which time he took Mississippi out of the Union. Pettus was a member of the Democratic party.
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- Born
- Oct 9, 1813
Wilson County - Also known as
- John Pettus
- Siblings
- Nationality
- United States of America
- Died
- Jan 28, 1867
Pulaski County
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on July 23, 2013
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