Abraham K. Allison

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Abraham Kurkindolle Allison (December 10, 1810 - July 8, 1893) was the sixth governor of Florida, serving just 49 days as governor. After Governor John Milton committed suicide on April 1, 1865, Abraham Allison, as the state senate president, assumed the office of Governor. He resigned his office on May 19, 1865 and went into hiding. He was captured by Union forces on June 19, 1865 and held for several months at Fort Pulaski, Georgia. He died in Quincy, Florida on July 8, 1893.

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Preceded by:
John Milton
Governors of Florida
April 1, 1865May 19, 1865
Succeeded by:
William Marvin