Joseph E. McDonald
American politician / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Joseph Ewing McDonald (August 29, 1819 – June 21, 1891) was an American politician who served as a United States representative and Senator from Indiana. He also served as Indiana's 2nd Attorney General and unsuccessfully sought the Democratic nomination for President in 1884.
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Joseph E. McDonald | |
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United States Senator from Indiana | |
In office March 4, 1875 – March 3, 1881 | |
Preceded by | Daniel D. Pratt |
Succeeded by | Benjamin Harrison |
Attorney General of Indiana | |
In office 1856–1860 | |
Governor | Joseph A. Wright Ashbel P. Willard |
Preceded by | James Morrison |
Succeeded by | James G. Jones |
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Indiana's 8th district | |
In office March 4, 1849 – March 3, 1851 | |
Preceded by | John Pettit |
Succeeded by | Daniel Mace |
Personal details | |
Born | Joseph Ewing McDonald August 29, 1819 Butler County, Ohio |
Died | June 21, 1891(1891-06-21) (aged 71) Indianapolis, Indiana |
Political party | Democratic |
Alma mater | Wabash College, Asbury University |
Profession | Politician, Lawyer, Saddler |
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