Alfred Cumming (governor)

Alfred Cumming
2nd Governor of Utah Territory
In office April 12, 1858 – May 17, 1861
President	James Buchanan
Preceded by	Brigham Young
Succeeded by	John W. Dawson
Mayor of Augusta, Georgia
In office 1836–1837
Preceded by	Samuel Hale
Succeeded by	John Phinizy
Personal details
Born	(1802-09-04)September 4, 1802 Augusta, Georgia, U.S.
Died	October 9, 1873(1873-10-09) (aged 71)
Resting place	Summerville Cemetery, Augusta, Georgia
Political party	Democratic
Spouse	Elizabeth Randall Cumming

Alfred Cumming (September 4, 1802 – October 9, 1873) was an American politician who served as the governor of the Utah Territory from April 12, 1858, to May 17, 1861. Cumming succeeded Brigham Young as governor following the Utah War.