Joseph W. McClurg
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Joseph Washington McClurg (February 22, 1818 – December 2, 1900) was the 19th Governor of Missouri in the decade following the American Civil War. His stepfather was William Murphy.
Quick Facts 19th Governor of Missouri, Lieutenant ...
Joseph W. McClurg | |
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19th Governor of Missouri | |
In office January 12, 1869 – January 4, 1871 | |
Lieutenant | Edwin O. Stanard |
Preceded by | Thomas Clement Fletcher |
Succeeded by | B. Gratz Brown |
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Missouri's 5th district | |
In office March 4, 1863 – July 1868[1][2][3] | |
Preceded by | Thomas L. Price |
Succeeded by | John H. Stover |
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Born | (1818-02-22)February 22, 1818 St. Louis County, Missouri[4] |
Died | December 2, 1900(1900-12-02) (aged 82) Lebanon, Missouri |
Political party | Republican |
Residence(s) | St. Joseph, Missouri |
Alma mater | Xenia Academy, Oxford College |
Profession | businessman |
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