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Elias Nelson Conway
American politician and lawyer (1812–1892) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Elias Nelson Conway (May 17, 1812 – February 28, 1892) was an American politician and lawyer who served as the fifth governor of Arkansas from 1852 to 1860.
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Elias Nelson Conway | |
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5th Governor of Arkansas | |
In office November 15, 1852 – November 16, 1860 | |
Preceded by | John S. Roane |
Succeeded by | Henry M. Rector |
Auditor of Arkansas | |
In office October 1, 1836 – May 16, 1841 | |
Appointed by | Arkansas General Assembly |
Preceded by | New office |
Succeeded by | A. Boileau (acting) |
In office July 5, 1841 – 1849 | |
Governor | Archibald Yell Samuel Adams Thomas Stevenson Drew |
Preceded by | A. Boileau (acting) |
Succeeded by | Christopher C. Danley |
Personal details | |
Born | (1812-05-17)May 17, 1812 Greene County, Tennessee |
Died | February 28, 1892(1892-02-28) (aged 79) Little Rock, Arkansas |
Resting place | Mount Holly Cemetery, Little Rock, Arkansas 34°44′15.3″N 92°16′42.5″W |
Political party | Democratic |
Relatives | Conway-Johnson family |
Profession | Lawyer |
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