William J. McConnell
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This article is about the U.S. Senator from Idaho. For others of the same name, see William McConnell (disambiguation).
William John McConnell (September 18, 1839 – March 30, 1925) was the third governor of Idaho from 1893 until 1897. He had previously represented the new state as one of its first United States Senators;[1] Idaho achieved statehood in July 1890.
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William McConnell | |
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United States Senator from Idaho | |
In office December 18, 1890 – March 3, 1891 | |
Preceded by | (none) |
Succeeded by | Fred Dubois |
3rd Governor of Idaho | |
In office January 2, 1893 – January 4, 1897 | |
Lieutenant | F. B. Willis F. J. Mills |
Preceded by | N. B. Willey |
Succeeded by | Frank Steunenberg |
Personal details | |
Born | William John McConnell (1839-09-18)September 18, 1839 Commerce, Michigan |
Died | March 30, 1925(1925-03-30) (aged 85) Moscow, Idaho |
Resting place | Moscow Cemetery Moscow, Idaho |
Political party | Republican |
Spouse(s) | Louisa Brown McConnell (1846–1930) (m. 186x–1925, his death) |
Children | 2 sons, 3 daughters |
Parent(s) | James McConnell (1793–1880) Nancy Coulter McConnell (1802–1859) |
Residence(s) | Moscow, Idaho |
Profession | Agriculture, Mining |
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