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Samuel Douglas McEnery
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| United States Senator from Louisiana |
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| In office March 4, 1897 – June 28, 1910 |
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| Preceded by | Newton C. Blanchard |
| Succeeded by | John Thornton |
| 30th Governor of Louisiana | |
| In office October 16, 1881 – May 20, 1888 |
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| Lieutenant | W.A. Robertson George L. Walton Clay Knobloch |
| Preceded by | Louis A. Wiltz |
| Succeeded by | Francis T. Nicholls |
| 16th Lieutenant Governor of Louisiana | |
| In office January 14, 1880 – October 16, 1881 |
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| Governor | Louis A. Wiltz |
| Preceded by | Louis A. Wiltz |
| Succeeded by | W. A. Robertson |
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| Born | May 28, 1837 Monroe, Louisiana |
| Died | June 28, 1910 (aged 73) New Orleans, Louisiana |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Alma mater | Spring Hill College United States Naval Academy University of Virginia State and National Law School (New York) |
Samuel Douglas McEnery (born May 28, 1837 – died June 28, 1910) was an important political leader from Louisiana. He served as the 30th Governor of Louisiana from 1881 to 1888. Later, he became a U.S. senator, serving from 1897 until his death in 1910. Samuel McEnery was the brother of John McEnery, who was also involved in Louisiana politics.
Early Life and Education
Samuel McEnery was born in Monroe, a city in Ouachita Parish in northern Louisiana. He went to several colleges to get his education. He studied at Spring Hill College in Mobile, Alabama, and the United States Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland. He also attended the University of Virginia in Charlottesville, Virginia. In 1859, he finished his law studies at the State and National Law School in Poughkeepsie, New York.
During the Civil War, Samuel McEnery served as a lieutenant in the Confederate States Army.
Political Career
After the Civil War, in 1866, McEnery started his career as a lawyer in Monroe. He became very active in the Democratic Party and led the party in Ouachita Parish.
In 1879, he was elected lieutenant governor of Louisiana. He became Governor in 1881 when the previous governor, Louis A. Wiltz, passed away. McEnery was then elected for a full term as governor in 1884. However, he was not re-elected in 1888.
During his time as governor, McEnery's administration faced some challenges. There were powerful people like the State Treasurer Edward A. Burke and the Louisiana State Lottery Company that caused difficulties. The lottery company was known for not always being fair in its dealings. McEnery was a Roman Catholic, and he was the last Catholic governor of Louisiana until Edwin Edwards was elected in 1972.
After his time as governor, McEnery was appointed to be a judge on the Louisiana Supreme Court. In 1896, he was elected to serve in the United States Senate, representing Louisiana. He served as a U.S. Senator until he passed away in 1910.
Later Life and Passing
Samuel McEnery died on June 28, 1910, in New Orleans, Louisiana. He was buried there in Metairie Cemetery.
