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| Affiliation | Democratic |
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| Name | Alexander Monroe Dockery |
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Gallatin, Missouri , United States |
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February 11, 1845
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| Died | December 26, 1926
(81 years)
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| Contributor | Thomas Walker |
| Last Modifed | RBH
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| Info | ALEXANDER M. DOCKERY, the thirtieth governor of Missouri, was born near Gallatin, Missouri on February 11, 1845. His education was attained at Macon Academy, and at the St. Louis Medical College, where he graduated in 1865. He then established his medical career in Chillicothe, Missouri. Dockery first entered politics as a member of the Gallatin City Council, a position he held from 1878 to 1881. He also served as mayor of Gallatin from 1881 to 1883, was a member of the U.S. House of Representatives from 1883 to 1899, and served as a delegate and chairman of the Democratic National Conventions in 1886 and 1901. Dockery next secured the Democratic gubernatorial nomination, and was elected governor by a popular vote in November 1900. He was sworn into office on January 14, 1901. During his tenure, election reform measures were authorized; a franchise tax law was sanctioned; funding for public education was increased; and districting of schools was initiated. After completing his term, Dockery left office and continued to remain politically active. He served as treasurer of the Democratic State Committee in 1912, and was the third assistant postmaster-general from 1913 to 1921. Governor Alexander M. Dockery passed away on December 26, 1926, and was buried in the Edgewood Cemetery in Chillicothe, Missouri.
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