John A. Winston
American politician (1812-1871) · United States · On the map · Politicians · Died at 59
John Anthony Winston was a planter, military officer, and politician who served from 1853 to 1857 as the 15th governor of Alabama and from 1845 to 1849 as president of the Alabama state senate.
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Alabama's first native-born governor, Winston later fought for the Confederate States of America as colonel of the 8th Alabama Infantry early in the American Civil War. After the war, he was not permitted to assume a seat in the United States Senate.
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United States
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Politician
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Deceased
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Lived 1812 to 1871 · aged 59
