George B. McClellan Jr.
George Brinton McClellan Jr. (November 23, 1865 – November 30, 1940), was an American politician and historian. He was elected as the 93rd Mayor of New York City, serving from 1904 to 1909. He was the son of Civil War general George B. McClellan, who was an 1864 Democratic presidential candidate, and his wife.
George B. McClellan Jr. | |
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McClellan c. 1909 | |
| 93rd Mayor of New York City | |
| In office January 1, 1904 – December 31, 1909 | |
| Preceded by | Seth Low |
| Succeeded by | William Jay Gaynor |
| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from New York's 12th district | |
| In office March 4, 1895 – December 21, 1903 | |
| Preceded by | William Bourke Cockran |
| Succeeded by | William Bourke Cockran |
| Personal details | |
| Born | George Brinton McClellan Jr. November 23, 1865 Dresden, Kingdom of Saxony |
| Died | November 30, 1940 (aged 75) Washington, D.C., U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse |
Georgiana Louise Heckscher
(m. 1889) |
| Parent(s) | George B. McClellan Nelly McClellan |
| Education | Princeton University (BA, MA) |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch/service | New York Army National Guard United States Army |
| Years of service | 1885-88; 1917-1919 |
| Rank | Colonel |
| Unit | United States Army Ordnance Department |
| Battles/wars | World War I
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