Ralph Metcalf (New Hampshire politician)
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Ralph Metcalf (November 21, 1796 ā August 26, 1858) was an American lawyer and politician from New Hampshire who served as the 25th governor of New Hampshire from 1855 to 1857.
Quick Facts 25th Governor of New Hampshire, Preceded by ...
Ralph Metcalf | |
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25th Governor of New Hampshire | |
In office June 7, 1855 ā June 4, 1857 | |
Preceded by | Nathaniel B. Baker |
Succeeded by | William Haile |
Member of the New Hampshire House of Representatives | |
In office 1852-1853 | |
Personal details | |
Born | (1796-11-21)November 21, 1796 Charlestown, New Hampshire, U.S. |
Died | August 26, 1858(1858-08-26) (aged 61) Claremont, New Hampshire, U.S. |
Political party | Democratic-Republican Democratic Know Nothing Republican |
Spouse(s) | Lucretia Ann Bingham Martha Ann Gilmore |
Children | Ralph (1844-1905) Frances Elizabeth (b. 1845) |
Alma mater | Dartmouth College |
Profession | Attorney |
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