David Marston Clough

David Marston Clough (* December 27 1846 in Lyme, Grafton County, New Hampshire; † August 28, 1924 in Everett, Washington ) was an American politician and 1895-1899 Governor of the State of Minnesota.

Early years and political rise

David Clough attended the local schools of his home and later in Wisconsin and Minnesota, where his family had moved. After leaving school, Clough ran a successful timber trade along with his brother in Minneapolis. Clough was a member of the Republican Party. Between 1883 and 1888 he was a member of the City Council of Minneapolis, 1887-1891 he was a member of the Minnesota Senate. Since 1892, he was Deputy Governor of the state. Following the resignation of Governor Knute Nelson, who moved to the U.S. Senate, David Clough fell to the Office of the Governor in accordance with the state constitution.

Governor of Minnesota

After he was confirmed on 3 November 1896 by the voters in his office, could officiate as governor David Clough between January 31, 1895 January 2, 1899. During this time, a parole board was launched and the laws regarding child labor were improved. During his tenure, the Spanish-American War, which includes Minnesota had to make a contribution falls. However, this was due to the brevity of the war was rather insignificant.

Further CV

After the end of his governorship to Clough retired from politics and devoted himself to his private business, primarily the timber trade. He died in August 1924. Together with his wife Adelaide Barton of the ex-governor had a child.