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David Holmes - Definition

See also David Holmes (musician), David Holmes (actor), and David Holmes (Dream Job Season 2 Winner).

David Holmes (March 10, 1769August 20, 1832) was the last governor of the Mississippi Territory and the first governor of the State of Mississippi. From 1797 to 1808 he was Representative from Virginia to the U.S. Congress. He served as territorial Governor from 1809 to 1817 and as state Governor from 1817 to 1820. From 1819 to 1826 he served as U.S. Senator from Mississippi. After his Senate term was completed, he served again briefly as Governor (January-July, 1826). Holmes County, Mississippi is named in honor of him.

Preceded by:
Robert Williams
Governors of Mississippi Territory Last Position
First Position Governors of Mississippi Succeeded by:
George Poindexter
Preceded by:
Gerard Brandon
Succeeded by:
Gerard Brandon

Example Usage of Holmes

vanishingvan: @superrlon I don't mind GV. I hope there's a night slot. We can watch both movies there! OMG! Will sherlock Holmes be out on that day??!!
redstupid: Holmes has a rating of 5.8 on RT. Certainly below expectations
wdelpilar: I would go Holmes as he's been consistent & is at home. By a hair over GJ. RT @vote4parag: @wdelpilar Jennings or Holmes? #fantasyfootball
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