John McBride (labor leader)
American labor union leader (1854–1917) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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John McBride (June 25, 1854 – October 9, 1917) was an American labor union leader. He served as a member of the Ohio House of Representatives, representing Stark County from 1884 to 1888. He was the second president of the American Federation of Labor, serving from 1894 to 1895.
Quick Facts 2nd President of the AFL, Preceded by ...
John McBride | |
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2nd President of the AFL | |
In office January 1, 1895 – December 1895 | |
Preceded by | Samuel Gompers |
Succeeded by | Samuel Gompers |
2nd President of the United Mine Workers | |
In office 1892–1895 | |
Preceded by | John B. Rae |
Succeeded by | Phil Penna |
Member of the Ohio House of Representatives from the Stark County district | |
In office 1884–1888 | |
Preceded by | Silas A. Conrad and Thomas C. Snyder |
Succeeded by | John E. Monnot and George W. Wilhelm |
Personal details | |
Born | (1854-06-25)June 25, 1854 Chippewa Township, Ohio, U.S. |
Died | October 9, 1917(1917-10-09) (aged 63) Globe, Arizona, U.S. |
Resting place | Columbus, Ohio, U.S. |
Spouse |
Mary Kelly (m. 1874) |
Children | 4 |
Occupation |
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Known for | President, United Mine Workers of America |
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