He was the first Governor of Mississippi to die in office.

In 1858 he became Governor of Mississippi, serving until 1860.

He then served as the 21st Governor of Mississippi from 1854 to 1857.

He was elected the second Governor of Mississippi in 1819, serving from 1820 to 1822.

He was an unsuccessful candidate for Governor of Mississippi in 1919.

He was an unsuccessful candidate for Governor of Mississippi, 1823.

He was an unsuccessful candidate for election as Governor of Mississippi in 1825.

"Never say never," he added to the question about whether he might consider a possible run for Mississippi governor or other office.

At the time Mississippi governors could not succeed themselves but could sit out a term and enter the next race four years later.

Sections 116-127 and 140-141 deal with the office of the Governor of Mississippi.