Date Original
1819
Description
This collection contains a copy of Robert Crittenden's oath of office for Secretary of the Arkansas Territory taken in Kentucky.
Biographical/Historical Note
Robert Crittenden (1797-1834) was the first Secretary of Arkansas. He was also the first to serve as Lieutenant Governor in the state. He was born in Woodford County, Kentucky. He studied law and practiced briefly in Kentucky before joining the U.S. Army in 1814. President James Monroe appointed Crittenden first Secretary of Arkansas Territory in 1819. He served in this role until 1829. From July to December of 1819, he served as acting governor. After his political career, he returned to law. Crittenden died on December 18, 1834, in Vicksburg, Mississippi.
Physical Description
Document, 8.5" x 11"
Geographical Area
Arkansas Territory; Kentucky
Language
English
Identifier
SMC.075.033
Resource Type
Text
Collection
Robert Crittenden oath of office, SMC.075.033
Publisher
Arkansas State Archives
Contributing Entity
Arkansas State Archives
Recommended Citation
Robert Crittenden oath of office, Arkansas State Archives, Little Rock, Arkansas.
Rights
Use and reproduction of images held by the Arkansas State Archives without prior written permission is prohibited. For information on reproducing images held by the Arkansas State Archives, please call 501-682-6900 or email at state.archives@arkansas.gov.
Disciplines
United States History
