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{{Short description|American politician}}
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| name = Alexander McNair
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| birth_date = {{Birth date|1775|05|05}}
| birth_date = {{Birth date|1775|5|5}}
| birth_place = [[Mifflin County, Pennsylvania|Mifflin County]], [[Pennsylvania]]
| birth_place = [[Lancaster, Pennsylvania|Lancaster]], [[Province of Pennsylvania]], [[British America]]
| death_date = {{death date and age|1826|03|18|1775|05|05}}
| death_date = {{death date and age|1826|3|18|1775|5|5}}
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| death_place = [[St. Louis]], [[Missouri]], [[United States|U.S.]]
| title = 1st [[List of Governors of Missouri|Governor of Missouri]]
| title = 1st [[List of governors of Missouri|Governor of Missouri]]
| term_start = September 18, 1820
| term_start = September 18, 1820
| term_end = November 15, 1824
| term_end = November 15, 1824
| lieutenant = [[William Henry Ashley]]
| predecessor = [[William Clark (explorer)|William Clark]] <br><small>as Territorial Governor</small>
| predecessor = [[William Clark (explorer)|William Clark]] <br><small>as Territorial Governor</small>
| successor = [[Frederick Bates]]
| successor = [[Frederick Bates (politician)|Frederick Bates]]
| party =
| party =
| occupation = frontiersman, politician
| occupation = frontiersman, politician
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'''Alexander McNair''' (May 5, 1775&nbsp;– March 18, 1826) was an [[United States|American]] [[frontiersman]] and [[politician]]. He was the [[List of Governors of Missouri|first Governor]] of [[Missouri]] from its entry as a state in 1820, until 1824.
'''Alexander McNair''' (May 5, 1775&nbsp;– March 18, 1826) was an American [[frontiersman]] and [[politician]]. He was the [[List of governors of Missouri|first Governor]] of [[Missouri]] from prior to its entry as a state in 1820, until 1824.


==Early life==
McNair was born in [[Mifflin County, Pennsylvania]], where he lived for the first 30 years of his life. His grandfather, David McNair, Sr., immigrated to Pennsylvania from Donaghmore, [[County Donegal]], [[Ireland]] around 1733 and had Scottish ancestors from [[Loch Lomond]].<ref>{{cite book|last=Stevens|first=Walter B.|chapter=Alexander McNair|title=The messages and proclamations of the Governors of the State of Missouri, Volume 1|url=http://books.google.com/books?id=RhYZAAAAYAAJ|publisher=State Historical Society of Missouri|year=1922}}</ref> David McNair, Jr., Alexander's father (b. 1736), fought with General George Washington in the Trenton and Princeton campaigns in the winter of 1776-77, and died in February, 1777 as a result of wounds received in battle and exposure when Alexander was less than two years old. Alexander went to school as a child, and attended one term at the College of Philadelphia (now the [[University of Pennsylvania]]). He reached an agreement with his mother and brothers that the brothers would have a boxing match and that the winner would receive the father's property. Alexander was defeated. He became a member of the Pennsylvania militia and fought for the government in the [[Whiskey Rebellion]] in 1791 and 1794.
Alexander McNair was born in [[Lancaster, Pennsylvania|Lancaster]] in the [[Province of Pennsylvania]] and grew up in [[Mifflin County, Pennsylvania|Mifflin County]]. His grandfather, David McNair Sr., immigrated to Pennsylvania from Donaghmore, [[County Donegal]], [[Ireland]] around 1733 and had Scottish ancestors from [[Loch Lomond]].<ref>{{cite book|last=Stevens|first=Walter B.|chapter=Alexander McNair|title=The messages and proclamations of the Governors of the State of Missouri, Volume 1|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=RhYZAAAAYAAJ|publisher=State Historical Society of Missouri|year=1922}}</ref> David McNair Jr., Alexander's father (b. 1736), fought with General George Washington in the Trenton and Princeton campaigns in the winter of 1776–77, and died in February 1777 as a result of wounds received in battle and exposure when Alexander was less than two years old. Alexander went to school as a child, and attended one term at the College of Philadelphia (now the [[University of Pennsylvania]]). He reached an agreement with his mother and brothers that the brothers would have a boxing match and that the winner would receive the father's property. Alexander was defeated. He became a member of the Pennsylvania militia and fought for the government in the [[Whiskey Rebellion]] in 1791 and 1794.


==Missouri==
In 1804, McNair traveled to what is now Missouri, the United States having just acquired it following the [[Louisiana Purchase]]. In that year he married Marguerite Suzanne de Reihle de Regal, the daughter of a French marquis. He lived in [[St. Louis, Missouri]], participated in [[Freemasonry]] as a member of [[St. Louis Lodge 111]], and served as a [[United States Marshal]]. He also became a successful businessman, and served two terms on the Board of Trustees of the Town of St. Louis, in 1808 and 1813.
In 1804, McNair traveled to what is now Missouri, the United States having just acquired it following the [[Louisiana Purchase]]. In that year, he married Marguerite Suzanne de Reihle de Regal, the daughter of a French marquis. He lived in [[St. Louis, Missouri]], participated in [[Freemasonry]] as a member of [[St. Louis Lodge 111]], and served as a [[United States Marshal]]. He also became a successful businessman, and served two terms on the Board of Trustees of the Town of St. Louis, in 1808 and 1813.


On May 24, 1813, [[Stephen F. Austin]], who was later responsible for the colonization of [[Texas]], and for whom [[Austin, Texas]] is named, was commissioned an ensign in the Missouri militia. Later in September, he enlisted as a private in the First Regiment of Mounted Militia commanded by Colonel Alexander McNair.
On May 24, 1813, [[Stephen F. Austin]], who was later responsible for the colonization of [[Texas]], and for whom [[Austin, Texas]] is named, was commissioned an ensign in the Missouri militia. Later in September, he enlisted as a private in the First Regiment of Mounted Militia commanded by Colonel Alexander McNair.


McNair was elected governor in 1820, receiving 72% of the vote and defeating the famous explorer [[William Clark (explorer)|William Clark]]. After his time as governor, he worked in the Indian Department until his death. He died of [[influenza]], and is buried in [[Calvary Cemetery (St. Louis)|Calvary Cemetery]] in St. Louis.
McNair was elected governor in 1820, receiving 72% of the vote and defeating the famous explorer [[William Clark (explorer)|William Clark]]. After his time as governor, he worked in the Indian Department until his death.
==Death==
Alexander McNair died of [[influenza]], and was buried in [[Calvary Cemetery (St. Louis)|Calvary Cemetery]] in St. Louis.


==References==
==References==
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==External links==
==External links==
{{Portal|Biography}}
{{Portal|Biography}}
*[http://www.nga.org/portal/site/nga/menuitem.29fab9fb4add37305ddcbeeb501010a0/?vgnextoid=290203481a685010VgnVCM1000001a01010aRCRD&vgnextchannel=e449a0ca9e3f1010VgnVCM1000001a01010aRCRD National Governors Association profile]
*[http://www.nga.org/cms/home/governors/past-governors-bios/page_missouri/col2-content/main-content-list/title_mcnair_alexander.html National Governors Association profile]
*{{Find a Grave|9343|accessdate=September 3, 2010}}
*{{Find a Grave|9343|accessdate=September 3, 2010}}
NOTE: Missouri was not admitted to the Union until August 1821 – 11 months after McNair took office
NOTE: Missouri was not admitted to the Union until August 1821 – 11 months after McNair took office
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Latest revision as of 02:55, 5 April 2024

Alexander McNair
1st Governor of Missouri
In office
September 18, 1820 – November 15, 1824
LieutenantWilliam Henry Ashley
Preceded byWilliam Clark
as Territorial Governor
Succeeded byFrederick Bates
Personal details
Born(1775-05-05)May 5, 1775
Lancaster, Province of Pennsylvania, British America
DiedMarch 18, 1826(1826-03-18) (aged 50)
St. Louis, Missouri, U.S.
Occupationfrontiersman, 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

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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. 1736), fought with General George Washington in the Trenton and Princeton campaigns in the winter of 1776–77, and died in February 1777 as a result of wounds received in battle and exposure when Alexander was less than two years old. Alexander went to school as a child, and attended one term at the College of Philadelphia (now the University of Pennsylvania). He reached an agreement with his mother and brothers that the brothers would have a boxing match and that the winner would receive the father's property. Alexander was defeated. He became a member of the Pennsylvania militia and fought for the government in the Whiskey Rebellion in 1791 and 1794.

Missouri

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In 1804, McNair traveled to what is now Missouri, the United States having just acquired it following the Louisiana Purchase. In that year, he married Marguerite Suzanne de Reihle de Regal, the daughter of a French marquis. He lived in St. Louis, Missouri, participated in Freemasonry as a member of St. Louis Lodge 111, and served as a United States Marshal. He also became a successful businessman, and served two terms on the Board of Trustees of the Town of St. Louis, in 1808 and 1813.

On May 24, 1813, Stephen F. Austin, who was later responsible for the colonization of Texas, and for whom Austin, Texas is named, was commissioned an ensign in the Missouri militia. Later in September, he enlisted as a private in the First Regiment of Mounted Militia commanded by Colonel Alexander McNair.

McNair was elected governor in 1820, receiving 72% of the vote and defeating the famous explorer William Clark. After his time as governor, he worked in the Indian Department until his death.

Death

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Alexander McNair died of influenza, and was buried in Calvary Cemetery in St. Louis.

References

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  1. ^ Stevens, Walter B. (1922). "Alexander McNair". The messages and proclamations of the Governors of the State of Missouri, Volume 1. State Historical Society of Missouri.
  • Kevin Amsler, Final Resting Place: The Lives and Deaths of Famous St. Louisans (1997).
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NOTE: Missouri was not admitted to the Union until August 1821 – 11 months after McNair took office

Political offices
Preceded by Governor of Missouri
1820–1824 		Succeeded by
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