Hiram Runnels
American politician (1796–1857) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Hiram George Runnels (December 15, 1796 – December 17, 1857) was a U.S. politician from the states of Mississippi and Texas.
Quick Facts 9th Governor of Mississippi, Preceded by ...
Hiram George Runnels | |
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9th Governor of Mississippi | |
In office November 20, 1833 – November 20, 1835 | |
Preceded by | Charles Lynch |
Succeeded by | John A. Quitman |
State Auditor of Mississippi | |
In office 1822-1830 | |
Preceded by | John Richards |
Succeeded by | Thomas B.J. Hadley |
Member of the Mississippi House of Representatives | |
In office 1829 1841 | |
Personal details | |
Born | Hiram George Runnels (1796-12-15)December 15, 1796 Hancock County Georgia, U.S. |
Died | December 17, 1857(1857-12-17) (aged 61) Houston, Texas, U.S. |
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse | Obedience Smith Runnels |
Relatives | Hardin Richard Runnels (nephew) |
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He was a Democrat who served as the ninth governor of Mississippi from November 20, 1833, to December 3, 1835.