James Sevier Conway
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James Sevier Conway (December 9, 1796 – March 3, 1855) was an American politician who served as the first governor of Arkansas from 1836 to 1840.
Quick Facts 2nd and 8th Postmaster of Walnut Hill, Arkansas, Nominated by ...
James Sevier Conway | |
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2nd and 8th Postmaster of Walnut Hill, Arkansas | |
In office July 3, 1845 – August 9, 1846 | |
Nominated by | James K. Polk |
Preceded by | Fleetwood Herndon |
Succeeded by | Francis E. Goodwin |
In office November 15, 1854 – December 19, 1854 | |
Nominated by | Franklin Pierce |
Preceded by | A. C. J. Phillips |
Succeeded by | Ann I. Sevier |
6th Postmaster of Conway, Arkansas | |
In office February 18, 1843 – July 2, 1845 | |
Nominated by | John Tyler |
Preceded by | Gideon Ruyle |
Succeeded by | Office abolished |
1st Governor of Arkansas | |
In office September 13, 1836 – November 4, 1840 | |
Preceded by | William S. Fulton (as Governor of Arkansas Territory) |
Succeeded by | Archibald Yell |
1st Postmaster of Conway, Arkansas Territory | |
In office May 24, 1828 – November 7, 1832 | |
Nominated by | |
Preceded by | Office established |
Succeeded by | Thomas Quigg |
Personal details | |
Born | (1796-12-04)December 4, 1796 Greene County, Tennessee |
Died | March 3, 1855(1855-03-03) (aged 58) Lafayette County, Arkansas |
Cause of death | Pneumonia |
Resting place | Conway Cemetery State Park 33°06′06.8″N 93°40′59.0″W |
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse |
Mary Jane Bradley (m. 1826) |
Children | 10 |
Parent | Thomas & Ann Conway |
Relatives | Conway-Johnson family |
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