John Gayle (1792-1859) was Alabama's governor from 1831-35. Gayel was elected as a Whig to

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John Gayle

John Gayle (1792-1859) was Alabama's governor from 1831-35. Gayel was elected as a Whig to the U.S. Congress from 1847-49 and was also an Alabama state representative and a state and federal judge.