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John R. McConnell

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John R. McConnell
4th Attorney General of California
In office
1854–1856
Preceded byS. Clinton Hastings
Succeeded byWilliam M. Stewart
Personal details
Born1826
Kentucky, U.S.
DiedAugust 19, 1879(1879-08-19) (aged 52–53)
Denver, Colorado, U.S.

John R. McConnell (1826–August 19, 1879)[1] was the fourth attorney general of California from 1854 to 1856. He ran in 1861 for Governor of California under the Southern Democratic party, but he lost to Leland Stanford.

McConnell was born in Kentucky. He died in Denver, Colorado.

References

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  1. ^ "Obituary for John R. McConnell". Weekly Trinity Journal. 1879-08-23. p. 2. Retrieved 2023-05-21.
Party political offices
Preceded by Southern Democratic nominee for Governor of California
1861
Succeeded by
None
Legal offices
Preceded by Attorney General of California
1854–1856
Succeeded by