Andrew J. Applegate facts for kids
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Andrew J. Applegate
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| 1st Lieutenant Governor of Alabama | |
| In office July 24, 1868 – November 26, 1870 |
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| Governor | William Hugh Smith |
| Succeeded by | Edward H. Moren |
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| Born | October 14, 1833 Georgetown, Ohio |
| Died | August 21, 1870 (aged 36) Chattanooga, Tennessee |
| Political party | Republican |
Andrew J. Applegate (born October 14, 1833 – died August 21, 1870) was an important politician in Alabama. He was the very first Lieutenant Governor of Alabama. This was during a time called Reconstruction, right after the American Civil War.
Applegate was a member of the Republican Party. He worked alongside Governor William H. Smith, who was also a Republican. Applegate served as Lieutenant Governor from 1868 to 1870.
Early Life and Education
Andrew J. Applegate grew up on a farm near Georgetown, Ohio. His parents were Benjamin and Rebecca Applegate. His family had moved to Ohio from Kentucky, and before that, from Pennsylvania. They originally came from Holland.
Andrew went to public schools in Georgetown. After finishing school, he studied law there. He later became a lawyer and practiced law in Georgetown.
Military Service
During the American Civil War, Andrew Applegate joined the army. He enlisted on July 9, 1861, for one year. He started as a wagoner, which meant he drove wagons for the Fourth Independent Company, Ohio Cavalry.
Soon, he became a quartermaster sergeant. This job involved managing supplies for the army. In April 1865, he was made a captain of Company H, 189th Ohio Infantry. His regiment was sent to Alabama for occupation duty, meaning they helped keep order after the war. However, they arrived too late to fight in any battles.
Political Career in Alabama
After the war, Applegate moved to Huntsville, Alabama, with his family. He opened his own law practice there.
In 1867, he became involved in politics. He was elected as a Radical Republican to a special meeting called the Constitutional Convention. The goal of this meeting was to create a new state constitution for Alabama.
Under this new constitution, Andrew Applegate made history. On August 13, 1868, he was elected as Alabama's first and only Lieutenant Governor. He then moved to Mobile to serve in this important role for two years.
Andrew J. Applegate passed away in Chattanooga, Tennessee, two years later, in 1870.
See Also
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