James S. Clarkson

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James S. Clarkson

12th Chair of the Republican National Committee
In office
1891 – 1892
Preceded by Matthew S. Quay
Succeeded by Thomas H. Carter
Born May 17, 1842
Brookville, Indiana
Died September 3, 1905
Unknown

James S. Clarkson (May 17, 1842 - September 3, 1905) was born in Brookville, Indiana, but raised a native of Polk County, Iowa. Clarkson was a delegate to each Republican National Convention from 1876 to 1896; a member of the Republican National Committee from 1880 to 1896; chairman of the Committee from 1891 to 1892, and President of the Republican League of the United States from 1891 to 1893.

Preceded by
Matthew S. Quay
Chairman of the Republican National Committee
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Succeeded by
Thomas H. Carter