Donald C. McRuer

Donald Campbell McRuer (March 10, 1826 – January 29, 1898) was a 19th century American merchant and politician from the Republican Party who served one term as a U.S. Representative from California's 1st district from 1865 to 1867.^[1]

Donald C. McRuer
Portrait by Mathew Brady c. 1860–1865
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from California's 1st district
In office March 4, 1865 – March 3, 1867
Preceded by	District created
Succeeded by	Samuel Beach Axtell
Personal details
Born	Donald Campbell McRuer (1826-03-10)March 10, 1826 Bangor, Maine
Died	January 29, 1898(1898-01-29) (aged 71) St. Helena, California
Resting place	St. Helena Public Cemetery, St. Helena
Political party	Republican

Biography

McRuer was born March 10, 1826, in Bangor, Maine. He moved to San Francisco, California in 1851 during the California Gold Rush and became a commission merchant. He was a member of the San Francisco Board of Education in 1859 and 1860.^[1]

During the Civil War, McRuer was a member of the United States Sanitary Commission.

Congress

He was elected as a Republican to the 39th United States Congress (1865–1867), but did not run for reelection.

Later career

McRuer traveled in Europe for two years, then returned to San Francisco. After his return he served as harbor commissioner for four years and served on the board of directors of the Security Savings Bank of San Francisco.^[1]

Death and burial

McRuer died January 29, 1898, in Saint Helena, California and is buried in Saint Helena Public Cemetery.^[1]

Electoral history

1864 United States House of Representatives elections^[2]

Party		Candidate	Votes	%
	Republican	Donald C. McRuer	20,370	58.9
	Democratic	Joseph B. Crocker	14,191	41.1
Total votes			34,561	100.0
	Republican hold