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State of Louisiana, Parish of Terrebonne 1858 Estate of John Anthony Quitman

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State of Louisiana, Parish of Terrebonne 1858 Estate of John Anthony Quitman
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Louisiana, 1858. 4 page handwritten document from Alfred Joseph Delaporte, Notary Public, outlining the estate of John A. Quitman, and the passing along of property to his heirs, such as Frederick Henry Quitman. Includes sworn oaths and additional details regarding the legal transfer of properties. John Anthony Quitman (September 1, 1798 _ July 17, 1858) was an American lawyer, politician, and soldier. As President of the Mississippi Senate, he served one month as Acting Governor of Mississippi (from December 3, 1835 to January 7, 1836) as a Whig. He was elected Governor in 1850, as a Democrat, and served from January 10, 1850 until his resignation on February 3, 1851, shortly after his arrest for violating U.S. neutrality laws. He was strongly pro-slavery and urged the separation of Southern states into a new nation. Quitman was also a major general during the Mexican War. He owned 4 plantations, one of which was Live Oaks, located in Terrebonne Parish, Louisiana, which is named in this Estate document, and was passed onto his heirs. John A. Quitman died at his home, "Monmouth," near Natchez, Mississippi, on July 17, 1858, aged 58, apparently from the effects of National Hotel Disease, which he contracted during the inauguration of President James Buchanan. Fine condition with some toning but in incredible condition for its age. Fascinating piece of pre-Civil War history from a historical figure.