Henry Dickerson McDaniel | |
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 McDaniel,c. 1885–1887 | |
| 52nd Governor of Georgia | |
| In office May 10, 1883 – November 9, 1886 | |
| Preceded by | James S. Boynton |
| Succeeded by | John B. Gordon |
| Member ofGeorgia State Senate | |
| In office 1874–1882 | |
| Member ofGeorgia House of Representatives | |
| In office 1872–1874 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | (1836-09-04)September 4, 1836 |
| Died | July 25, 1926(1926-07-25) (aged 89) Monroe, Georgia, U.S. |
| Resting place | Monroe Cemetery |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | |
| Children | 2 |
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| Education | |
| Profession | Attorney |
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| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  Confederate States of America |
| Branch/service | Confederate States Army |
| Years of service | 1861–1865 |
| Rank | Major |
| Unit | 11th Georgia Infantry |
| Battles/wars | |
Henry Dickerson McDaniel (September 4, 1836 – July 25, 1926) was an American politician who fought in theCivil War. A member of theDemocratic Party, he served as the52nd Governor of Georgia from 1883 to 1886.
Henry Dickerson McDaniel was born on September 4, 1836, inMonroe, Georgia, toIra McDaniel.[1] Ira McDaniel was one of the first professors ofMercer University.[2] McDaniel attended high school inAtlanta. He graduated with aBachelor of Arts from Mercer University in 1856. He established a law practice in Monroe in 1857. He later attended theUniversity of Georgia and received aLL.D in 1906.[1] He was the youngest delegate toGeorgia's secession convention in 1861.[1][2]
McDaniel joined theConfederate States Army on July 2, 1861, as a first lieutenant of the11th Georgia Infantry Regiment. McDaniel was promoted to major in November 1862.[1] McDaniel first attracted attention during theAmerican Civil War for taking command of the 11th Georgia Infantry after the death of his officers at theBattle of Gettysburg.[1][3] On July 10, 1863, he was shot by a Union soldier atFunkstown, Maryland.[1][4] Two days later, he was captured by Union troops inHagerstown, Maryland. He was hospitalized atPoint Lookout and then transferred toJohnson's Island inSandusky, Ohio.[4] He remained in aPOW camp until July 1865.[1][4]
McDaniel was a member of theDemocratic Party.[citation needed] After the war, McDaniel entered Georgia state politics. He served in theHouse from 1872 to 1874 and in theSenate from 1874 to 1882.[5]
McDaniel was electedGovernor of Georgia to complete the term ofAlexander Stephens, who died shortly after his inauguration in 1883. He served out Stephens' term and was re-elected as governor in 1884.[5] During his administration, theGeorgia School of Technology was established, and construction began on the newState Capitol.[5][1] He signed the General Local Option Liquor Law into effect on September 18, 1885[6] as part of theTemperance Movement in Georgia.[citation needed]
McDaniel met Hester C. Felker at the Female Academy in 1857. He wrote letters to her throughout the war and while held prisoner.[4] After the war, McDaniel returned to Monroe, where he married Hester C. Felker on December 20, 1865.[1][4] Felker's father did not approve of the marriage, but Henry and Hester McDaniel were married for sixty years. The couple had two children, Sanders and Gipsy.[4][7]
His home, theMcDaniel-Tichenor House,[8] was listed with theNational Register of Historic Places in 1980.
McDaniel died at his home in Monroe on July 25, 1926.[5] He was interred at Monroe Cemetery.[9]
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| Preceded by | Democratic nominee forGovernor of Georgia 1883, 1884 | Succeeded by |
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| Preceded by | Governor of Georgia 1883-1886 | Succeeded by |
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