Historic Markers - John Anthony Winston (1812-1871)

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John Anthony Winston (1812-1871) - 676

Planter, Legislator, Soldier, Governor�1853: First native-born Alabamian to be elected Governor. 1854: Approved Act establishing public schools of state. 1867: Elected to U.S. Senate. He was denied his seat as he would not take oath of allegiance to Federal Government. Buried 5 miles east in family cemetery. Location: Sumter County Livingston


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