Alfred Cumming (1802–1873) was appointed governor of the Utah territory in 1858 replacing Brigham Young following the Utah War. He served as governor until 1861. He is an ancestor of actor Alan Cumming. --69. ... 1873 was a common year starting on Wednesday (see link for calaber). ... A governor is also a device that regulates the speed of a machine. ... Official language(s) English Capital Salt Lake City Largest city Salt Lake City Area  - Total  - Width  - Length  - % water  - Latitude  - Longitude Ranked 13th 219,887 km² 435 km 565 km 3. ... 1858 is a common year starting on Friday. ... Brigham Vu Young (June 1, 1801 – August 29, 1877) was the second prophet and president of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS Church; see also Mormonism). ... The Utah War was a 19th century armed conflict between Mormon settlers in Utah Territory and the United States federal government. ... 1861 is a common year starting on Tuesday. ... Alan Cumming. ...