Foster McGowan Voorhees
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Foster McGowan Voorhees (November 5, 1856 – June 14, 1927) was an American Republican Party politician, who served as the 30th governor of New Jersey from 1899 to 1902.
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Foster McGowan Voorhees | |
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30th Governor of New Jersey | |
In office Acting February 1, 1898 – October 18, 1898 | |
Preceded by | John W. Griggs |
Succeeded by | David Ogden Watkins (acting) |
In office January 17, 1899 – January 21, 1902 | |
Preceded by | David Ogden Watkins (acting) |
Succeeded by | Franklin Murphy |
Member of the New Jersey Senate from Union County | |
In office 1894–1899 | |
Preceded by | Frederick C. Marsh |
Succeeded by | Joseph Cross |
Personal details | |
Born | (1856-11-05)November 5, 1856 Clinton, New Jersey, United States[1] |
Died | June 14, 1927(1927-06-14) (aged 70) High Bridge, New Jersey, United States |
Political party | Republican |
Education | Rutgers University |
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