Merritt C. Mechem

Merritt C. Mechem
5th Governor of New Mexico
In office
January 1, 1921  January 1, 1923
LieutenantWilliam H. Duckworth
Preceded byOctaviano Ambrosio Larrazolo
Succeeded byJames F. Hinkle
Personal details
Born(1870-10-10)October 10, 1870
Ottawa, Kansas, U.S.
DiedMay 24, 1946(1946-05-24) (aged 75)
Albuquerque, New Mexico, U.S.
Political partyRepublican
SpouseEleanor Frances O'Heir
ResidenceAlbuquerque
ProfessionAttorney
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Merritt Cramer Mechem (October 10, 1870 – May 24, 1946) was an American politician who served as territorial Supreme Court justice and fifth governor of New Mexico.