Charles Lynch (August 8, 1783 – February 9, 1853) was a Democratic and Whig politician who served as Governor of Mississippi and was a former enslaver.
Charles Lynch was born in 1783 in what is now Shelby County, Kentucky (then a part of Jefferson County, Virginia – Kentucky would be formed from Virginia and admitted as a state in its own right in 1792). He was educated in Kentucky, became a farmer, and lived in Sumter, South Carolina before moving to Monticello, Mississippi. According to the 1820 US Federal Census, Lynch also enslaved seven people. Originally a Democrat, he was appointed Lawrence County probate judge in 1821. He was elected to the Mississippi State Senate and served in 1827. In 1831 he was an unsuccessful candidate for governor; in 1832, he was a delegate to the state constitutional convention.
Lynch returned to the Mississippi Senate in 1832. He was elected President of the Senate, and in June 1833, he succeeded Governor Abram L. Scott, who had died in office. He completed Scott's term, serving until November 1833, when he was succeeded by Hiram Runnels.
In 1835 Lynch, now a Whig, ran successfully for governor. He took office in January 1836 and served a two-year term. Mississippi became involved in central banking by chartering the Union Bank during his tenure. In addition, ten new counties were formed. The Panic of 1837 harmed Mississippi's economy, and Lynch did not run for reelection.
After his term expired in January 1838, Lynch remained active in government as the state's Commissioner of Public Buildings. He was also the president of the Alabama and Mississippi Railroad and Bank.
charles, lynch, politician, charles, lynch, august, 1783, february, 1853, democratic, whig, politician, served, governor, mississippi, former, enslaver, charles, lynch8th, 11th, governor, mississippiin, office, june, 1833, november, 1833preceded, byabram, scot. Charles Lynch August 8 1783 February 9 1853 was a Democratic and Whig politician who served as Governor of Mississippi and was a former enslaver Charles Lynch8th and 11th Governor of MississippiIn office June 12 1833 November 20 1833Preceded byAbram M ScottSucceeded byHiram RunnelsIn office January 7 1836 January 8 1838Preceded byJohn A QuitmanSucceeded byAlexander G McNuttMember of the Mississippi State SenateIn office 1827In office 1832 1833Personal detailsBorn 1783 08 08 August 8 1783Jefferson County Virginia in modern day Shelby County Kentucky U S DiedFebruary 9 1853 1853 02 09 aged 69 Monticello Mississippi U S Political partyDemocratic before 1833 Whig 1833 1852 Biography EditCharles Lynch was born in 1783 in what is now Shelby County Kentucky then a part of Jefferson County Virginia Kentucky would be formed from Virginia and admitted as a state in its own right in 1792 He was educated in Kentucky became a farmer and lived in Sumter South Carolina before moving to Monticello Mississippi According to the 1820 US Federal Census Lynch also enslaved seven people Originally a Democrat he was appointed Lawrence County probate judge in 1821 He was elected to the Mississippi State Senate and served in 1827 In 1831 he was an unsuccessful candidate for governor in 1832 he was a delegate to the state constitutional convention Lynch returned to the Mississippi Senate in 1832 He was elected President of the Senate and in June 1833 he succeeded Governor Abram L Scott who had died in office He completed Scott s term serving until November 1833 when he was succeeded by Hiram Runnels In 1835 Lynch now a Whig ran successfully for governor He took office in January 1836 and served a two year term Mississippi became involved in central banking by chartering the Union Bank during his tenure In addition ten new counties were formed The Panic of 1837 harmed Mississippi s economy and Lynch did not run for reelection After his term expired in January 1838 Lynch remained active in government as the state s Commissioner of Public Buildings He was also the president of the Alabama and Mississippi Railroad and Bank He died on February 9 1853 and was buried at Greenwood Cemetery in Jackson Mississippi External links EditCharles Lynch at National Governors Association Charles Lynch at The Political Graveyard Charles Lynch at 1820 US Federal CensusParty political officesPreceded byAbram M Scott Whig nominee for Governor of Mississippi1835 VacantTitle next held byEdward TurnerPolitical officesPreceded byAbram M Scott Governor of Mississippi1833 Succeeded byHiram RunnelsPreceded byJohn A Quitman Governor of Mississippi1836 1838 Succeeded byAlexander G McNutt Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Charles Lynch politician amp oldid 1142280030, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
