Joseph McMinn
Joseph McMinn (June 22, 1758 – October 17, 1824) was an American politician who served as the fourth Governor of Tennessee from 1815 to 1821. A veteran of the American Revolution, he had previously served in the legislature of the Southwest Territory (1794–1796), and as Speaker of the Tennessee Senate (1805–1811). He was a member of the Democratic-Republican Party.
Joseph McMinn | |
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Portrait of McMinn by Rembrandt Peale | |
| 4th Governor of Tennessee | |
| In office September 27, 1815 – October 1, 1821 | |
| Preceded by | Willie Blount |
| Succeeded by | William Carroll |
| Speaker of the Tennessee Senate | |
| In office 1805–1811 | |
| Preceded by | James White |
| Succeeded by | Thomas Henderson |
| Personal details | |
| Born | June 22, 1758 West Marlborough Township, Pennsylvania |
| Died | October 17, 1824 (aged 66) Calhoun, Tennessee |
| Resting place | Shiloh Presbyterian Cemetery, Calhoun |
| Political party | Democratic-Republican |
| Spouse(s) | Hannah Cooper (1785–1811; her death) Rebecca Kincade (1812–1815; her death) Nancy Williams (1816–1821; separation) |
| Profession | Farmer |
Following his term as governor, he served as an agent to the Cherokee for the United States government.
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