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Michael Crawford Kerr (March 15, 1827 – August 19, 1876) of Indiana was an attorney, an American legislator, and the first Democratic speaker of the United States House of Representatives after the Civil War.
15 de mar. de 2013 · Learn about the life and career of Michael C. Kerr, who was born on March 15, 1827 and became the speaker of the House in 1875. He was a Democrat from Indiana, a lawyer, a judge and a congressman who served five terms.
The Hon. Michael C. Kerr was born near Titusville, Pennsylvania, on March 15th, 1827, his father being a native of Ireland. He was mainly a self-educated man, and for some time supported himselfby teaching. In 1854, he was chosen City Attorney, and in 1855, Prosecuting Attorney for the county.
Michael C. Kerr Collection Captain, Army, Vietnam War, 1961-1975 - Fort Polk, Louisiana; Fort Benning, Georgia; Pleiku, Vietnam. Contributor: Kerr, Michael C. - Perry, Brian A. - Notre Dame Preparatory School and Marist Academy - Klein, Christina
Michael Crawford Kerr (March 15, 1827 – August 19, 1876) of Indiana was an attorney, an American legislator, and the first Democratic speaker of the United States House of Representatives after the Civil War.
Michael Crawford Kerr (15 March 1827-19 August 1876) was a member of the US House of Representatives (D-IN 2) from 4 March 1865 to 3 March 1873 (succeeding James A. Cravens and preceding Simeon K. Wolfe) and from IN-3 from 4 March 1875 to 19 August 1876 (succeeding William S. Holman and...
Office Held: 30th Speaker of the United States House of Representatives. Political Party: Democratic. Congress: 44th. Date entered office: Dec 6, 1875 (48 yrs old) Preceded by: James G. Blaine.
