[PDF] John Henninger Reagan The Old Roman

Who was John Henninger Reagan?

John Henninger Reagan, (born October 8, 1818, Sevier County, Tennessee, U.S.—died March 6, 1905, Palestine, Texas), American congressman who was postmaster general of the Confederate States of America and later coauthor of the bill creating the U.S. Interstate Commerce Commission. Reagan went to Texas in 1839 and fought against the Cherokees.

Why did Ronald Reagan become known as the old Roman?

Reagan, now respected by Democrats for his prophetic letter, became known as the "Old Roman," a modern-day Cincinnatus who had sacrificed popularity and political power on behalf of his fellow Texans. Reagan and other Democrats worked to regain power and restore political harmony.

What did Ronald Reagan do after the Civil War?

A capable administrator, he kept the post office running efficiently and, during the last few weeks of the Civil War, also served as treasury secretary. After the war, Reagan returned to his home in Palestine, Texas. During the following decade he became active in the railroad business and successfully sought a rail line to serve Palestine.

Where was John Reagan born & raised?

Reagan was born in what is now Gatlinburg, Tennessee, to Timothy Richard and Elizabeth (Lusk) Reagan. He left Tennessee at nineteen and traveled to Texas. He worked as a surveyor from 1839 to 1843, and then farmed in Kaufman County until 1851.