Merritt C. Mechem
5th Governor of New Mexico / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Merritt Cramer Mechem (October 10, 1870 ā May 24, 1946) was an American politician who served as territorial Supreme Court justice and fifth governor of New Mexico.
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Merritt C. Mechem | |
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5th Governor of New Mexico | |
In office January 1, 1921 ā January 1, 1923 | |
Lieutenant | William H. Duckworth |
Preceded by | Octaviano Ambrosio Larrazolo |
Succeeded by | James F. Hinkle |
Personal details | |
Born | (1870-10-10)October 10, 1870 Ottawa, Kansas, U.S. |
Died | May 24, 1946(1946-05-24) (aged 75) Albuquerque, New Mexico, U.S. |
Political party | Republican |
Spouse | Eleanor Frances O'Heir |
Residence | Albuquerque |
Profession | Attorney |
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