Isham G. Harris

(1818–1897) Politician United States

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Isham G. Harris was a politician from the United States, best known for Gold and silver, the money of the Constitution, the money of the people.

Quick Facts About Isham G. Harris

Born: February 10, 1818
Died: July 8, 1897
Nationality: United States
Profession: Politician
Notable works: Gold and silver, the money of the Constitution, the money of the people

About Isham G. Harris

Isham Green Harris was an American and Confederate politician who served as the 16th governor of Tennessee from 1857 to 1862, and as a U.S. senator from 1877 until his death. He was the state's first governor from West Tennessee. A pivotal figure in the state's history, Harris was considered by his contemporaries the person most responsible for leading Tennessee out of the Union and aligning it with the Confederacy during the Civil War.

Biography source: Wikipedia