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James S. McCue
American politician and murderer (1861–1905) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
James Samuel McCue (January 15, 1861 – February 10, 1905) was an American politician and lawyer from Virginia. He served as mayor of Charlottesville from 1896 to 1900 and from 1902 to 1904. He was executed by hanging for murdering his wife.
Quick Facts Mayor of Charlottesville, Preceded by ...
James S. McCue | |
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![]() McCue in a 1904 publication | |
Mayor of Charlottesville | |
In office 1902 – September 1, 1904 | |
Preceded by | Charles W. Allen |
Succeeded by | George W. Olivier |
In office 1896–1900 | |
Preceded by | John Shelton Patton |
Succeeded by | Charles W. Allen |
Personal details | |
Born | James Samuel McCue (1861-01-15)January 15, 1861 Albemarle County, Virginia, U.S. |
Died | February 10, 1905(1905-02-10) (aged 44) Charlottesville, Virginia, U.S. |
Cause of death | Execution by hanging |
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse |
Fannie McNutt Crawford
(m. 1886; died 1904) |
Children | 4 |
Education | University of Virginia School of Law |
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