Duncan McGregor (politician)
American politician (1836–1921)
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Duncan McGregor (August 12, 1836 – May 30, 1921) was an American politician and educator.
Duncan McGregor | |
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| Member of the Wisconsin State Assembly | |
| In office 1904–1908 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | August 12, 1836 Perthshire, Scotland |
| Died | May 30, 1943 (aged 106) Italy, Wisconsin |
| Party | Republican |
| Education | |
| Occupation | Educator, politician |
Biography
Born in Perthshire, Scotland, McGregor emigrated with his father's family to the United States in 1856 and settled in Wisconsin.[1] He had gone to Perth Academy and University of Aberdeen in Scotland and Lawrence University in Appleton, Wisconsin.[1] McGregor farmed and was a teacher and principal of the Waupaca, Wisconsin High School. McGregor served in the 42nd Wisconsin Volunteer Infantry Regiment during the American Civil War and was commissioned captain.[1] McGregor was the mathematics professor of Platteville Normal School in Platteville, Wisconsin.[1] He also served as the institute conductor and president of the Platteville Normal School.[2] In 1905 and 1907, McGregor served in the Wisconsin State Assembly and was a Republican. He also served as private secretary to Wisconsin Governor Francis E. McGovern.[3] McGregor died at his home in Platteville, Wisconsin, May 30, 1921.[1][2][4]
