David Holmes (March 10, 1769–August 20, 1832) was the last governor of the Mississippi Territory and the first governor of the State of Mississippi. From 1797 to 1808 he was Representative from Virginia to the U.S. Congress. He served as territorial Governor from 1809 to 1817 and as state Governor from 1817 to 1820. From 1819 to 1826 he served as U.S. Senator from Mississippi. After his Senate term was completed, he served again briefly as Governor (January-July, 1826). Holmes County, Mississippi is named in honor of him. March 10 is the 69th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (70th in Leap years). ... 1769 was a common year starting on Sunday (see link for calendar). ... August 20 is the 232nd day of the year (233rd in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar. ... 1832 was a leap year starting on Sunday (see link for calendar). ... all about mississippi! Mississippi state bird is a mocking bird mississippi state tree is mangoila tree ... Governors of Mississippi Territory, 1801–1817 Winthorp Sargent (Federalist) (7 May 1798–25 May 1801) William C. C. Claiborne (Democrat) (25 May 1801–1 March 1805) Robert Williams (Democrat) (1 March 1805–7 March 1809) David Holmes (Democrat) (7 March 1809–10 December 1817) Governors of the State of Mississippi... A U.S. state is any one of the 50 states (four of which officially favor the term commonwealth) which, together with the District of Columbia, form the United States of America. ... State nickname: Magnolia State Other U.S. States Capital Jackson Largest city Jackson Governor Haley Barbour (R) Official languages English Area 125,546 km² (32nd)  - Land 121,606 km²  - Water 3,940 km² (3%) Population (2000)  - Population 2,697,243 (31st)  - Density 23. ... 1797 was a common year starting on Sunday (see link for calendar). ... 1808 was a leap year starting on Friday (see link for calendar). ... Seal of the House of Representatives The United States House of Representatives is one of the two houses of the Congress of the United States, the other being the Senate. ... State nickname: Old Dominion Other U.S. States Capital Richmond Largest city Virginia Beach Governor Mark R. Warner (D) Official languages English Area 110,862 km² (35th)  - Land 102,642 km²  - Water 8,220 km² (7. ... The Congress of the United States is the legislative branch of the federal government of the United States of America. ... A governor is also a device that regulates the speed of a machine. ... 1809 was a common year starting on Sunday (see link for calendar). ... 1817 was a common year starting on Wednesday (see link for calendar). ... 1820 was a leap year starting on Saturday (see link for calendar). ... 1819 was a common year starting on Friday (see link for calendar). ... 1826 was a common year starting on Sunday (see link for calendar). ... Seal of the Senate The United States Senate is one of the two houses of the Congress of the United States, the other being the House of Representatives. ... Holmes County is a county located in the state of Mississippi. ...