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McCrary, George Washington

Born August 29, 1835, near Evansville, IN
Died June 23, 1890, in St. Joseph, MO

Federal Judicial Service:
Judge, U.S. Circuit Courts for the Eighth Circuit
Nominated by Rutherford B. Hayes on December 1, 1879, to a seat vacated by John F. Dillon. Confirmed by the Senate on December 9, 1879, and received commission on December 9, 1879. Service terminated on March 18, 1884, due to resignation.

Education:
Read law, 1856

Professional Career:

Private practice, Keokuk, Iowa, 1856-1857, 1858-1861, 1862-1869
State representative, Iowa, 1857
State senator, Iowa, 1861-1865
U.S. representative from Iowa, 1869-1877
Secretary of War, 1877-1879
Private practice, Kansas City, Missouri, 1884-1890
General counsel, Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railroad Company, Kansas City, Missouri, 1884-1890

Manuscript Collections

Rutherford B. Hayes Presidential Center
Fremont, Ohio
George W. McCrary letters and papers, 1835-1890.
1 microfilm reel; collection contains letters, papers, and newspaper clippings concerning his life in Washington and his work as a judge; originals held by Jackson County [Mo.] Historical Society.

George W. McCrary papers and lithographs, 1824-1936.
126 items; finding aid; collection consists of correspondence, envelopes, cards, lithographs, of medicine, military, and social affairs, addressed to George W. McCrary, Dr. W.C. Boteler, and others.

State Historical Society of Iowa
Des Moines, Iowa
George W. McCrary papers, 1872-1874.
1 folder; personal and business papers.