William C. McDonald (governor)

William C. McDonald
1st Governor of New Mexico
In office
January 6, 1912  January 1, 1917
LieutenantEzequiel Cabeza De Baca
Preceded byWilliam J. Mills
as Territorial Governor
Succeeded byEzequiel Cabeza De Baca
Personal details
Born(1858-07-25)July 25, 1858
Jordanville, New York, U.S.
DiedApril 11, 1918(1918-04-11) (aged 59)
El Paso, Texas, U.S.
Political partyDemocratic
SpouseFrancis McCourt
ResidenceWhite Oaks
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William Calhoun McDonald (July 25, 1858 – April 11, 1918) was an American politician, and the first governor of the State of New Mexico.