Michael C. Kerr
American politician (1827–1876) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Michael Crawford Kerr (March 15, 1827 – August 19, 1876) of Indiana was an attorney, an American legislator, and the first Democratic speaker of the United States House of Representatives after the Civil War.
Quick Facts 28th Speaker of the United States House of Representatives, Preceded by ...
Michael C. Kerr | |
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28th Speaker of the United States House of Representatives | |
In office December 6, 1875 – August 19, 1876 | |
Preceded by | James G. Blaine |
Succeeded by | Samuel J. Randall |
Leader of the House Democratic Caucus | |
In office December 6, 1875 – August 19, 1876 | |
Preceded by | James Lawrence Orr |
Succeeded by | Samuel J. Randall |
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Indiana's 3rd district | |
In office March 4, 1875 – August 19, 1876 | |
Preceded by | William S. Holman (3rd) |
Succeeded by | Nathan T. Carr (3rd) |
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Indiana's 2nd district | |
In office March 4, 1865 – March 3, 1873 | |
Preceded by | James A. Cravens |
Succeeded by | Simeon K. Wolfe |
Member of the Indiana House of Representatives | |
In office 1856–1857 | |
Personal details | |
Born | Michael Crawford Kerr March 15, 1827 Titusville, Pennsylvania |
Died | August 19, 1876 (aged 49) Rockbridge County, Virginia |
Political party | Democratic |
Alma mater | University of Louisville |
Profession | Lawyer |
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