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Alexander McClure

American politician

Died when: 81 years 148 days (976 months)
Star Sign: Capricorn

 

Alexander McClure

Alexander Kelly McClure (January 9, 1828 – June 6, 1909) was an American politician, newspaper editor, and writer from Pennsylvania who served as a Republican member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives from 1858 to 1859, the Pennsylvania State Senate for the 18th district in 1861, the Pennsylvania House of Representatives from 1865 to 1866, and the Pennsylvania Senate, 4th district from 1873 to 1874.

He was a prominent supporter, correspondent, and biographer of President Abraham Lincoln.He was the editor of the Franklin Repository newspaper in Chambersburg, Pennsylvania and of the Philadelphia Times.

The borough of McClure, Pennsylvania, and the Alexander K.McClure School in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, are named in his honor.


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