Alexander McNair
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Alexander McNair (May 5, 1775 ā March 18, 1826) was an American frontiersman and politician. He was the first Governor of Missouri from prior to its entry as a state in 1820, until 1824.
Quick Facts 1st Governor of Missouri, Lieutenant ...
Alexander McNair | |
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1st Governor of Missouri | |
In office September 18, 1820 ā November 15, 1824 | |
Lieutenant | William Henry Ashley |
Preceded by | William Clark as Territorial Governor |
Succeeded by | Frederick Bates |
Personal details | |
Born | (1775-05-05)May 5, 1775 Lancaster, Province of Pennsylvania, British America |
Died | March 18, 1826(1826-03-18) (aged 50) St. Louis, Missouri, U.S. |
Occupation | frontiersman, politician |
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