John Letcher

John Letcher
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Virginia's 11th district
In office March 4, 1851 – March 3, 1853
Preceded by	James McDowell
Succeeded by	John F. Snodgrass
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Virginia's 9th district
In office March 4, 1853 – March 3, 1859
Preceded by	James F. Strother
Succeeded by	John T. Harris
34th Governor of Virginia
In office January 1, 1860 – January 1, 1864 (disputed from 1861)
Lieutenant	Robert Latane Montague
Preceded by	Henry A. Wise
Succeeded by	William Smith (Confederate) Francis Pierpont (Unionist)
Member of the Virginia General Assembly
In office 1875–1877
Personal details
Born	(1813-03-29)March 29, 1813 Lexington, Virginia, U.S.
Died	January 26, 1884(1884-01-26) (aged 70) Virginia, U.S.
Resting place	Oak Grove Cemetery Lexington, Virginia
Political party	Democratic
Spouse	Susan Holt
Children	John, Greenlee
Profession	Politician, Lawyer, Journalist

John Letcher (March 29, 1813 – January 26, 1884) was an American lawyer, journalist, and politician. He served as a Representative in the United States Congress, was the 34th Governor of Virginia during the American Civil War, and later served in the Virginia General Assembly. He was also active on the Board of Visitors of Virginia Military Institute.