After serving one term in office Cannon returned to Jackson and resumed his life as a physician and prosperous plantation owner .
In 1836 Doctor Cannon defeated Whig candidate James Jones 57.6 % to 42.1 % to become Lieutenant Governor .
After serving one term in office Doctor Cannon returned to Jackson and resumed Doctor Cannon 's life as a physician and prosperous plantation owner .
In 1836 Doctor Cannon defeated Whig candidate James Jones 57.6 % to 42.1 % to become Lieutenant Governor .