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William Pinckney McLean
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| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Texas's 2nd district |
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| In office March 4, 1873 – March 3, 1875 |
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| Preceded by | John C. Conner |
| Succeeded by | David B. Culberson |
| Member of the Texas House of Representatives from the 9th district |
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| In office February 8, 1870 - January 14, 1873 |
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| Preceded by | J.R. Lyons |
| Succeeded by | R.L. Moore |
| Member of the Texas House of Representatives from the 62nd district |
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| In office November 4, 1861 - January 7, 1862 |
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| Preceded by | William Henry Stewart |
| Succeeded by | Jacob B. Reid |
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| Born | August 9, 1836 Copiah County, Mississippi |
| Died | March 13, 1925 (aged 88) Fort Worth, Texas |
| Resting place | Mount Olivet Cemetery Fort Worth, Texas |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Alma mater | University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill |
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| Allegiance |  Confederate States of America |
| Branch/service | Confederate States Army |
| Rank |  Major |
| Unit | 19th Texas Infantry Regiment |
| Battles/wars | American Civil War |
William Pinckney McLean (August 9, 1836 – March 13, 1925) was an important American politician. He served as a Representative for Texas in the U.S. Congress. He also held several other public offices in Texas.
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William P. McLean's Life Story
William Pinckney McLean was born in Copiah County, Mississippi, in 1836. When he was three years old, he moved with his mother to Marshall, Texas. He went to private schools and later studied law. In 1857, he graduated from the law school at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
Becoming a Lawyer and Public Servant
After finishing law school, William McLean became a lawyer in 1857. He started his law practice in Jefferson, Texas. His career in public service began early. In 1861, he was elected to the Texas House of Representatives. This was a big step for him.
Serving in the Civil War
William McLean's time in the Texas House of Representatives was short. He resigned from his position to join the Confederate States Army. He started as a private in the 19th Texas Infantry Regiment. This unit was part of Walker's Texas Division.
During the American Civil War, he showed great bravery. He was promoted to captain and then to major. He served in the army throughout the entire war. After the war ended, he returned to public life. In 1869, he was again a member of the Texas House of Representatives.
A Career in Politics
William McLean was a member of the Democratic Party. His political career continued to grow.
Representing Texas in Congress
In 1873, William McLean was elected to the 43rd United States Congress. He served as a U.S. Representative for Texas. His term in Congress lasted from March 4, 1873, to March 3, 1875. He decided not to run for reelection in 1874. After his time in Congress, he went back to practicing law. He moved to Mount Pleasant, Texas.
Other Public Roles
William McLean continued to serve the state of Texas. In 1875, he was part of the State constitutional convention. This was a meeting to write new rules for the state's government. In 1884, he was elected as a judge for the fifth judicial district. This meant he was in charge of legal cases in that area. He chose not to run for reelection as a judge.
In 1891, Governor Jim Hogg appointed him to a new role. William McLean became a member of the first State railroad commission. This group helped oversee and regulate railroads in Texas. He resigned from this position in 1893.
Later Life and Legacy
After leaving the railroad commission, William McLean moved to Fort Worth, Texas. He continued to work as a lawyer there. He passed away in Fort Worth on March 13, 1925, at the age of 88. He was buried in Mount Olivet Cemetery in Fort Worth.
