Robert McClelland (American politician)
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Robert McClelland (August 1, 1807 – August 30, 1880) was an American statesman, serving as U.S. Representative from Michigan, the ninth governor of Michigan, and United States Secretary of the Interior.
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Robert McClelland | |
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4th United States Secretary of the Interior | |
In office March 8, 1853 – March 9, 1857 | |
President | Franklin Pierce James Buchanan |
Preceded by | Alexander Stuart |
Succeeded by | Jacob Thompson |
9th Governor of Michigan | |
In office January 1, 1852 – March 7, 1853 | |
Lieutenant | Calvin Britain Andrew Parsons |
Preceded by | John S. Barry |
Succeeded by | Andrew Parsons |
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Michigan's 1st district | |
In office March 4, 1843 – March 3, 1849 | |
Preceded by | Jacob M. Howard (at-large) |
Succeeded by | Alexander W. Buel |
Personal details | |
Born | (1807-08-01)August 1, 1807 Greencastle, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
Died | August 30, 1880(1880-08-30) (aged 73) Detroit, Michigan, U.S. |
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse | Sarah Sabine |
Education | Dickinson College (BA) |
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