William Rush Merriam
American politician (1849–1931) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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For the Wisconsin politician, see William Merriam (Wisconsin politician).
William Rush Merriam (July 26, 1849 – February 18, 1931) was an American politician and banker. A Republican, he served as the eighth Governor of Minnesota from 1889 to 1893.
Quick Facts 11th Governor of Minnesota, Lieutenant ...
William Rush Merriam | |
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11th Governor of Minnesota | |
In office January 9, 1889 – January 4, 1893 | |
Lieutenant | Albert E. Rice Gideon S. Ives |
Preceded by | Andrew Ryan McGill |
Succeeded by | Knute Nelson |
18th Speaker of the Minnesota House of Representatives | |
In office 1887–1889 | |
Preceded by | John L. Gibbs |
Succeeded by | Charles H. Graves |
Personal details | |
Born | (1849-07-26)July 26, 1849 Wadham's Mills, New York, U.S. |
Died | February 18, 1931(1931-02-18) (aged 81) Sewall's Point, Florida, U.S. |
Resting place | Rock Creek Cemetery Washington, D.C., U.S. |
Political party | Republican |
Spouse | Laura Hancock |
Profession | Banker |
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