James Whitfield (Mississippi)

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James Whitfield (December 17, 1791June 25, 1875) was Governor of Mississippi from November 24, 1851 to January 10, 1852. He served until United States Senator Henry S. Foote, who had been elected governor, could complete his service in the Senate and resign from that body. Whitfield was a Democrat.

Preceded by
John I. Guion
Governor of Mississippi
1851-1852
Succeeded by
Henry S. Foote