John Letcher Politician

John Letcher (March 29, 1813 – January 26, 1884) was an American lawyer, journalist, and politician. He served as a Representative in the United States Congress, was the 34th Governor of Virginia during the American Civil War, and later served in the Virginia General Assembly. He was also active on the Board of Visitors of Virginia Military Institute.

Personal facts

Birth date	March 29, 1813
Birth place	Lexington Virginia , United States
Date of death	January 26, 1884
Place of death	Virginia , United States
Resting place	Lexington Virginia , Stonewall Jackson Memorial Cemetery
Profession	Lawyer , Journalist , Politician