Francis Burt (Nebraska governor)

Francis Burt (January 13, 1807 – October 18, 1854) was an American politician from South Carolina who served as the first Governor of Nebraska Territory.

Francis Burt
1st Governor of Nebraska Territory
In office
October 16, 1854  October 18, 1854
Appointed byFranklin Pierce
Preceded byWilliam Walker (Acting)
Succeeded byThomas B. Cuming (Acting)
Personal details
Born(1807-01-13)January 13, 1807
Pendleton, South Carolina
DiedOctober 18, 1854(1854-10-18) (aged 47)
Bellevue, Nebraska Territory
Political partyDemocratic
SpouseGeorgianna Hall
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