M. Clifford Townsend
M. Clifford Townsend | |
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From Indiana Democratic Party 1938 campaign newspaper | |
| 35th Governor of Indiana | |
| In office January 11, 1937 – January 13, 1941 | |
| Lieutenant | Henry F. Schricker |
| Preceded by | Paul V. McNutt |
| Succeeded by | Henry F. Schricker |
| 33rd Lieutenant Governor of Indiana | |
| In office January 9, 1933 – January 13, 1937 | |
| Governor | Paul V. McNutt |
| Preceded by | Edgar D. Bush |
| Succeeded by | Henry F. Schricker |
| Member of the Indiana House of Representatives | |
| In office 1925–1929 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Maurice Clifford Townsend August 11, 1884 Blackford County, Indiana, U.S. |
| Died | November 11, 1954 (aged 70) Hartford City, Indiana, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Nora Adele Harris |
| Alma mater | Marion College |
Maurice Clifford Townsend (August 11, 1884 – November 11, 1954) was an American politician and the 35th governor of the U.S. state of Indiana from 1937 to 1941. During his term, he led relief efforts during and after the Great Flood of 1937.