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Clinton D. MacDougall
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| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from New York |
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| In office March 4, 1873 – March 3, 1877 |
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| Preceded by | William H. Lamport |
| Succeeded by | John H. Camp |
| Constituency | 25th district (1873–75) 26th district (1875–77) |
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Clinton Dugald MacDougall
June 14, 1839 Glasgow, Scotland, U.K. |
| Died | May 24, 1914 (aged 74) Paris, France |
| Resting place | Arlington National Cemetery |
| Political party | Republican |
Clinton Dugald MacDougall (born June 14, 1839 – died May 24, 1914) was an important American politician. He served as a U.S. Representative for the state of New York. This means he was elected to speak for the people of New York in the U.S. government.
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Early Life and Moving to America
Clinton MacDougall was born in 1839 near Glasgow, Scotland. When he was just three years old, in 1842, his family moved to Canada. Later, they settled in Auburn, New York, in the United States.
As a young man, Clinton went to school and studied law. He also worked in banking for many years, from 1856 to 1869.
Serving in the Military
Clinton MacDougall was a brave soldier during the American Civil War. He joined the army and quickly rose through the ranks.
- In 1861, he became a Captain.
- By 1862, he was a Lieutenant Colonel.
- In 1863, he became a Colonel.
- By 1865, he was recognized as a brevet Brigadier General. This means he was given the rank of general for his excellent service, even if he didn't command a full general's unit.
He left the army honorably in June 1865, after the war ended.
Life in Public Service
After his military career, Clinton MacDougall continued to serve the public. In 1869, he was chosen to be the postmaster of Auburn, New York. A postmaster is in charge of the local post office.
Joining Congress
Clinton MacDougall was a member of the Republican Party. He was elected to the United States House of Representatives for two terms. He served in the Forty-third and Forty-fourth Congresses. His time in office was from March 4, 1873, to March 3, 1877.
He represented two different areas of New York during his time in Congress: New York's 25th congressional district and New York's 26th congressional district.
Supporting Harriet Tubman
While in Congress, MacDougall worked with another representative, Gerry Whiting Hazelton. They introduced a special bill to help Harriet Tubman. Harriet Tubman was a famous abolitionist, spy, and nurse during the Civil War.
The bill asked for Harriet Tubman to be paid $2,000 for her important work. She had served the Union Army as a scout, nurse, and spy. Even though the bill was not passed, it showed MacDougall's support for her contributions.
Later Public Roles
After his time in Congress, MacDougall tried to be re-elected in 1876 but was not successful. However, he continued his public service.
He became a United States Marshal for the northern part of New York. A U.S. Marshal is a federal law enforcement officer. He held this important job twice: from 1877 to 1885 and again from 1901 to 1910.
Later Years and Legacy
Clinton MacDougall passed away in Paris, France, in 1914. He was 74 years old. He was buried in Arlington National Cemetery, a special place where many American heroes are laid to rest.
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