Duncan McGregor | |
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Member of the Wisconsin State Assembly | |
In office 1904–1908 | |
Personal details | |
Born | Perthshire, Scotland | August 12, 1836
Died | May 30, 1921 Platteville, Wisconsin | (aged 84)
Political party | Republican |
Education | |
Occupation | Educator, politician |
Duncan McGregor (August 12, 1836 – May 30, 1921) was an American politician and educator.
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]