Abraham Rencher
Abraham Rencher | |
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Abraham Rencher, New Mexico Territory Governor. | |
| 4th Governor of New Mexico Territory | |
| In office August 17, 1857 – May 24, 1861 | |
| Appointed by | James Buchanan |
| Preceded by | David Meriwether |
| Succeeded by | Henry Connelly |
| Personal details | |
| Born | August 12, 1798 Near Raleigh, North Carolina |
| Died | July 6, 1883 (aged 84) Chapel Hill, North Carolina |
| Resting place | St. Bartholomew's Protestant Episcopal Churchyard, Pittsboro, North Carolina |
| Political party | Whig |
| Spouse | Louisa Mary Jones (m. 1836) |
| Children | 4 |
| Alma mater | University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill |
| Profession | Lawyer |
Abraham Rencher (August 12, 1798 – July 6, 1883) was a politician from the state of North Carolina. His career included: Congressman; Chargé d'affaires to Portugal; and Governor of New Mexico Territory.