John A. King
John Alsop King (January 3, 1788 – July 7, 1867) was an American politician who was The 20th Governor of New York from 1857 to 1858. He was the 1st Republican Governor of New York.
John A. King | |
|---|---|
| 20th Governor of New York | |
| In office January 1, 1857 – December 31, 1858 | |
| Lieutenant | Henry R. Selden |
| Preceded by | Myron H. Clark |
| Succeeded by | Edwin D. Morgan |
| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from New York's 1st district | |
| In office March 4, 1849 – March 3, 1851 | |
| Preceded by | Frederick W. Lord |
| Succeeded by | John G. Floyd |
| Personal details | |
| Born | John Alsop King January 3, 1788 Queens County, New York, U.S. |
| Died | July 7, 1867 (aged 79) Queens County, New York, U.S. |
| Resting place | Grace Episcopal Churchyard |
| Political party | Republican Whig |
| Spouse | Mary Ray |
| Children | 8, including Charles and John |
| Parent(s) | Rufus King Mary Alsop |
| Relatives | James G. King (brother) Charles King (brother) Edward King (brother) John Alsop (grandfather) Henry Bell Van Rensselaer (son-in-law) |
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