Biographical Information Born January 25, 1814, died March 24, 1899. Governer of Virginia from 1865 to 1868. Known as the "Father of West Virginia." Vertical Tabs CollectionsListed below are the collections associated with this person. Affiliated Collections The Papers of John B. Minor 1845-1893 Digital ObjectsListed below are the digital objects in our collection associated with this person. Affiliated Digital Objects Collection Letter from Charles L. Mosby to Governor Pierpont Recommending Minor for Court of Appeals Judgeship, 25 April 1866 The Papers of John B. Minor 1845-1893 Flag for Editing: Flag for Cataloging