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George M. Govan
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c. 1884
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| 27th Secretary of State of Mississippi | |
| In office January 14, 1886 – January 20, 1896 |
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| Preceded by | Henry C. Myers |
| Succeeded by | John Logan Power |
| Member of the Mississippi House of Representatives from the Pike County district |
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| In office January 1884 – January 1886 |
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| Personal details | |
| Born | October 30, 1840 Marshall County, MS |
| Died | April 14, 1899 (aged 58) New Orleans, Louisiana |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Jane Edmondson (m. 1865) |
| Children | 3 |
| Parent | Andrew R. Govan (father) |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  Confederate States 1861-1865 United States 1898 |
| Branch/service | Army |
| Years of service | 1861-1865, 1898 |
| Rank | Colonel |
| Battles/wars | Civil War Spanish-American War |
George Morgan Govan (born October 30, 1840 – died April 14, 1899) was an American soldier and politician from Mississippi. He was a member of the Democratic Party. Govan served as the 27th Secretary of State of Mississippi from 1886 to 1896. This means he was a very important official in the state government.
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George Govan's Early Life
George Morgan Govan was born on October 30, 1840, in Marshall County, Mississippi. His father, Andrew R. Govan, was a member of the U.S. House of Representatives.
During the American Civil War, George Govan fought for the Confederacy. He started as a first lieutenant and later became a major. After the war ended, he went back to Marshall County to work on a farm.
Political Career in Mississippi
George Govan began his political career in 1876. He worked as a clerk for the Mississippi House of Representatives until 1878.
In 1884, Govan became a member of the Mississippi House of Representatives. He represented Pike County.
Secretary of State
In 1885, Govan was elected as the Secretary of State of Mississippi. He was a member of the Democratic Party. He officially started his job on January 14, 1886.
He was re-elected in 1889 and began his second term in 1890. A new state constitution in 1890 changed the term length. This meant Govan served for a total of ten years. He was followed in office by John Logan Power in 1896.
Later Years and Military Service
In 1898, Govan returned to military service. He became a colonel in the First Mississippi Volunteers. This was during the Spanish–American War. He served until later that same year.
George Morgan Govan passed away on April 14, 1899. He died in a hospital in New Orleans, Louisiana.
Family Life
George Govan married Jane B. Edmondson on February 26, 1865. They were married in Elyton, Alabama. Together, they had three children: Andrew R., Eliza, and John H.
