William Rush Merriam

William Rush Merriam
11th Governor of Minnesota
In office January 9, 1889 – January 4, 1893
Lieutenant	Albert E. Rice Gideon S. Ives
Preceded by	Andrew Ryan McGill
Succeeded by	Knute Nelson
18th Speaker of the Minnesota House of Representatives
In office 1887–1889
Preceded by	John L. Gibbs
Succeeded by	Charles H. Graves
Personal details
Born	(1849-07-26)July 26, 1849 Wadham's Mills, New York, U.S.
Died	February 18, 1931(1931-02-18) (aged 81) Sewall's Point, Florida, U.S.
Resting place	Rock Creek Cemetery Washington, D.C., U.S.
Political party	Republican
Spouse	Laura Hancock
Profession	Banker
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William Rush Merriam (July 26, 1849 – February 18, 1931) was an American politician and banker. A Republican, he served as the eleventh Governor of Minnesota from 1889 to 1893.