Smith McPherson
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Smith McPherson (February 14, 1848 – January 17, 1915) was a United States representative from Iowa and a United States district judge of the United States District Court for the Southern District of Iowa.
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Smith McPherson | |
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Judge of the United States District Court for the Southern District of Iowa | |
In office May 7, 1900 – January 17, 1915 | |
Appointed by | William McKinley |
Preceded by | John Simson Woolson |
Succeeded by | Martin Joseph Wade |
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Iowa's 9th district | |
In office March 4, 1899 – June 6, 1900 | |
Preceded by | Alva L. Hager |
Succeeded by | Walter I. Smith |
Attorney General of Iowa | |
In office 1881–1885 | |
Preceded by | John F. McJunkin |
Succeeded by | Andrew J. Baker |
Personal details | |
Born | Smith McPherson (1848-02-14)February 14, 1848 Mooresville, Indiana |
Died | January 17, 1915(1915-01-17) (aged 66) Red Oak, Iowa |
Resting place | Evergreen Cemetery Red Oak, Iowa |
Political party | Republican |
Education | University of Iowa College of Law (LL.B.) |
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