Alexander mcnair biography
Alexander McNair (March 5, 1775 — March 18, 1826), American ...
Alexander McNair
American politician
Alexander McNair | |
|---|---|
| In office September 18, 1820 – November 15, 1824 | |
| Lieutenant | William Henry Ashley |
| Preceded by | William Clark as Territorial Governor |
| Succeeded by | Frederick Bates |
| Born | (1775-05-05)May 5, 1775 Lancaster, Province of Pennsylvania, British America |
| Died | March 18, 1826(1826-03-18) (aged 50) St. Louis, Missouri, U.S. |
| Occupation | frontiersman, politician |
Alexander McNair (May 5, 1775 – March 18, 1826) was an American frontiersman and politician. He was the first Governor of Missouri from prior to its entry as a state in 1820, until 1824.
Early life
Alexander McNair was born in Lancaster in the Province of Pennsylvania and grew up in Mifflin County.
His grandfather, David McNair Sr., immigrated to Pennsylvania from Donaghmore, County Donegal, Ireland around 1733 and had Scottish ancestors from Loch Lomond.[1] David McNair Jr., Alexander's father (b. 173 John McNair (congressman) - Wikipedia MYWI