James Butcher

James Butcher (* in Queen Anne's County in Province of Maryland , † January 12, 1824 ) was an American politician . He was acting governor of the state of Maryland from May 6, 1809 to June 9, 1809 .

Previously he was from November 8, 1808 to May 6, 1809 a member of the Council of Governor Robert Wright . He was nominated for this position by the Maryland Senate and elected with 52 votes.

Individual evidence

^ The Political Graveyard: Index to Politicians: Busha to Butland
^ HistoryBuff.com - State Facts - Maryland
^ Governor of Maryland
↑ m3186-0464.pdf (PDF file, 274 kB, English, official) Voting and course of the election for the Council of the Governor, November 1808

personal data
SURNAME	Butcher, James
BRIEF DESCRIPTION	American politician
DATE OF BIRTH	18th century
PLACE OF BIRTH	Queen Anne's County , Maryland, USA
DATE OF DEATH	January 12, 1824

[1] The Political Graveyard: Index to Politicians: Busha to Butland

[2] HistoryBuff.com - State Facts - Maryland

[3] Governor of Maryland

[4] 3186-0464.pdf (PDF file, 274 kB, English, official) Voting and course of the election for the Council of the Governor, November 1808