William McClelland
William McClelland (born March 2, 1842 in Mount Jackson , Lawrence County , Pennsylvania , † February 7, 1892 in Harrisburg , Pennsylvania) was an American politician . Between 1871 and 1873 he represented the state of Pennsylvania in the US House of Representatives .
Career
William McClelland attended Westminster College in New Wilmington . During the Civil War he served in the Union Army for four years . After the war, he continued his education at Allegheny College in Meadville . After a subsequent law degree and his admission as a lawyer in 1870, he began to work in Mount Jackson in this profession. Politically, he became a member of the Democratic Party .
In the 1870 congressional election , McClelland was elected to the United States House of Representatives in Washington, DC in the 24th constituency of Pennsylvania , where he succeeded Republican Joseph Benton Donley on March 4, 1871 . Since he was not confirmed in 1872, he could only serve one term in Congress until March 3, 1873 . After his time in the US House of Representatives, McClelland practiced law again. He died in Harrisburg on February 7, 1892 and was buried in Pittsburgh .
Web links
- William McClelland in the Biographical Directory of the United States Congress (English)
- William McClelland in the database of Find a Grave (English)
| predecessor | Office | successor |
|---|---|---|
| Joseph Benton Donley |
United States House Representative for Pennsylvania (24th constituency) March 4, 1871 - March 3, 1873 |
William S. Moore |
| personal data | |
|---|---|
| SURNAME | McClelland, William |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | American politician |
| DATE OF BIRTH | March 2, 1842 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Mount Jackson , Pennsylvania |
| DATE OF DEATH | February 7, 1892 |
| Place of death | Harrisburg , Pennsylvania |