Frank Clague
Frank Clague | |
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Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Minnesota's 2nd district | |
In office March 4, 1921 - March 3, 1933 | |
Preceded by | Franklin Ellsworth |
Succeeded by | General Ticket Adopted |
27th Speaker of the Minnesota House of Representatives | |
In office 1905-1907 | |
Preceded by | Leverett W. Babcock |
Succeeded by | Lawrence H. Johnson |
Member of the Minnesota House of Representatives | |
In office January 1, 1903 - January 1, 1907 | |
Member of the Minnesota Senate | |
In office January 1, 1907 - December 31, 1915 | |
Personal details | |
Born | July 13, 1865 |
Died | March 25, 1952 | (aged 86)
Political party | Republican |
Spouse(s) | Stella Porter |
Residence | Lamberton, Minnesota |
Occupation | Attorney |
Frank Andrew Clague (July 13, 1865 – March 25, 1952) was a U.S. Representative from Minnesota. He was born in Warrensville, Cuyahoga County, Ohio; attended the common schools; moved to Minnesota in 1881; attended the State normal school at Mankato 1882 – 1885; taught school at Springfield, Minnesota, 1886 – 1890; studied law; was admitted to the bar in 1891 and commenced practice in Lamberton, Redwood County, Minnesota, the same year; prosecuting attorney of Redwood County, Minnesota, 1895 – 1903; member of the Minnesota House of Representatives from January 1, 1903, to January 1, 1907, serving as speaker in the 1905 session; served in the Minnesota Senate from January 1, 1907, to December 31, 1915; judge of the ninth judicial district of Minnesota from January 1, 1919, to March 1, 1920, when he resigned; elected as a Republican to the 67th, 68th, 69th, 70th, 71st, and 72nd congresses, (March 4, 1921 – March 3, 1933); was not a candidate for renomination in 1932; resumed the practice of law and also engaged in agricultural pursuits until his retirement; died in Redwood Falls, Minnesota, March 25, 1952; interment in .
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- United States Congress. "Frank Clague (id: C000401)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.
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- United States Congress. "Frank Clague (id: C000401)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.
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