For the Wisconsin politician, see William Merriam (Wisconsin politician).
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 eighth Governor of Minnesota from 1889 to 1893.
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