Alexander Ramsey
First Territorial Governor
June 1, 1849 - May 15, 1853
Second State Governor
January 2, 1860 - July 10, 1863
Born: September 8, 1815
in Hummelstown, Pennsylvania
Died: April 22, 1903
in St. Paul, Minnesota
First Lady: Anna Earl Jenks (married 1845)
Occupation: Lawyer, legislator, Pennsylvania congressman, U.S. secretary of war
Party: Whig/Republican