Minnesota Governor. Moving to Minnesota, in 1855, he and his brother established the successful Clough Brothers Company, lumber business. He was a member of the Minneapolis City Council, a member of the Minnesota State Senate and served as the Lieutenant Governor of Minnesota. When Governor Knute Nelson resigned from office, Clough was appointed as a Republican the 13th Governor of Minnesota, serving from 1895 to 1899. During his administration a board of pardons was created, child labor laws were advanced, the Red Lake Chippewa Indian Reservation was opened to settlement and troops were organized for deployment in the Spanish-American War. After completing his second term, he retired from political life and relocated to Washington State until his death at age 77.
Minnesota Governor. Moving to Minnesota, in 1855, he and his brother established the successful Clough Brothers Company, lumber business. He was a member of the Minneapolis City Council, a member of the Minnesota State Senate and served as the Lieutenant Governor of Minnesota. When Governor Knute Nelson resigned from office, Clough was appointed as a Republican the 13th Governor of Minnesota, serving from 1895 to 1899. During his administration a board of pardons was created, child labor laws were advanced, the Red Lake Chippewa Indian Reservation was opened to settlement and troops were organized for deployment in the Spanish-American War. After completing his second term, he retired from political life and relocated to Washington State until his death at age 77.
Bio by: John "J-Cat" Griffith
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