Alexander McKinstry

Alexander McKinstry
3rd Lieutenant Governor of Alabama
In office
November 17, 1872  November 24, 1874
GovernorDavid P. Lewis
Preceded byEdward H. Moren
Succeeded byRobert F. Ligon
Personal details
Born(1822-03-07)March 7, 1822
Augusta, Georgia, US
DiedOctober 9, 1879(1879-10-09) (aged 57)
Political partyRepublican
SpouseVirginia Thompson Dade
Military service
AllegianceConfederate States of America
Branch/serviceConfederate States Army
RankColonel
Unit32nd Regiment Alabama Infantry
Battles/warsAmerican Civil War

Alexander McKinstry (March 7, 1822 October 9, 1879) was the third Lieutenant Governor of Alabama. A Republican, McKinstry served under Governor David P. Lewis of the same political party from 1872 to 1874. He was the last Republican to serve as Lieutenant Governor until Steve Windom was sworn-in 125 years later.