M. M. McLeod facts for kids
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M. M. McLeod
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| 21st Secretary of State of Mississippi | |
| In office October 20, 1873 – November 13, 1873 |
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| Governor | Ridgley C. Powers |
| Preceded by | H. C. Carter |
| Succeeded by | H. C. Carter |
| Member of the Mississippi House of Representatives from the Hinds County district |
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| In office January 1884 – January 1886 |
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| Born | c. 1847 Ohio |
| Died | December 1895 (aged 47–48) Aberdeen, Mississippi |
| Political party | Republican |
Murdock M. McLeod (around 1847 – December 1895) was an important figure in Mississippi's history. He was a lawyer who also worked as a city clerk and a state legislator. As a member of the Republican Party, he served as the 21st Secretary of State of Mississippi. This important role lasted from October to November in 1873. McLeod was one of several African American leaders who held the Secretary of State position in Mississippi during the Reconstruction era. This was a time after the American Civil War when the Southern states were rebuilt.
Early Life and Career
Murdock M. McLeod was born around 1847 in the state of Ohio. He later moved to Mississippi. There, he took on a role as the city clerk for Jackson, Mississippi. A city clerk helps manage official city records and meetings.
Serving as Secretary of State
On October 20, 1873, Murdock McLeod was chosen for a very important job. He was appointed as the Secretary of State of Mississippi. This appointment was made by the governor of Mississippi at the time, Ridgley C. Powers. The Secretary of State is a high-ranking official who handles many state records and elections. McLeod served in this role for a short time. He resigned from the position on November 13, 1873.
Time in the State Legislature
After his time as Secretary of State, McLeod continued to serve the public. From 1884 to 1886, he represented Hinds County in the Mississippi House of Representatives. This is where state laws are made. As a state legislator, he helped create and vote on laws for Mississippi. Murdock M. McLeod passed away in December 1895 in Aberdeen, Mississippi.
