William DuVal Chosen First Civil Governor
of Florida Territory
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William
DuVal
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WILLIAM
POPE DUVAL
First Territorial Governor (April
17, 1822)
President Monroe appointed William DuVal to succeed Andrew Jackson as
Governor of Florida, ignoring Jackson's recommendation of Colonel William
King for the job.
Born in Virginia, William DuVal left home at the age of 14 for the Kentucky
frontier, settling in Bardstown to study law. He was admitted to the bar
at 19.
He came to Florida as a Territorial Judge. He was appointed Governor
of the Florida territory in 1822 and reappointed by Presidents Adams and
Jackson.
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