Andrew J. Applegate

Andrew J. Applegate (October 14, 1833 - August 21, 1870) was the first lieutenant governor of Alabama. A republican, Applegate served Governor William H. Smith of the same political party, from 1868-1870.

The son of Benjamin and Rebecca Applegate, Andrew Applegate grew up on a farm near Georgetown, Ohio. His father's family had immigrated from Holland, later settling in Kentucky and Pennsylvania. Applegate was educated within the public schools of his home town, where he later studied and practiced law. On July 9, 1861, Applegate enlisted in the "Fourth Independent Company, Ohio Volunteer Cavalry". He served as sergeant and later quartermaster sergeant, ultimately being commissioned captain of "Co. H, 189th Ohio Volunteer Infantry".

Upon completion of his service, Applegate moved to Huntsville, Alabama and continued his law practice. The following year, in 1867, Applegate was elected as a member of the Constitutional Convention in an attempt to frame a new constitution for Alabama. In the election that soon followed, Applegate was elected lieutenant governor on August 13, 1868. He was also a member of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows and served Alabama for his complete two year term as lieutenant governor.

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* [http://www.archives.state.al.us/conoff/Applegat.html Biography courtesy of the Alabama Department of Archives]