John McBride (labor leader)
John McBride | |
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Sketch of McBride in 1894 publication | |
| 2nd President of the American Federation of Labor | |
| In office January 1, 1895 – December 16, 1895 | |
| Preceded by | Samuel Gompers |
| Succeeded by | Samuel Gompers |
| 2nd President of the United Mine Workers | |
| In office 1892–1895 | |
| Preceded by | John B. Rae |
| Succeeded by | Phil Penna |
| Member of the Ohio House of Representatives from the Stark County district | |
| In office 1884–1888 | |
| Preceded by | Silas A. Conrad and Thomas C. Snyder |
| Succeeded by | John E. Monnot and George W. Wilhelm |
| Personal details | |
| Born | June 25, 1854 Chippewa Township, Ohio, U.S. |
| Died | October 9, 1917 (aged 63) Globe, Arizona, U.S. |
| Resting place | Columbus, Ohio, U.S. |
| Spouse |
Mary Kelly (m. 1874) |
| Children | 4 |
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| Known for | President, United Mine Workers of America |
John McBride (June 25, 1854 – October 9, 1917) was an American labor union leader. He served as a member of the Ohio House of Representatives, representing Stark County from 1884 to 1888. He was the second president of the American Federation of Labor, serving from 1894 to 1895.