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William C. McDonald
	William C. McDonald
1st Governor of New Mexico
	In office; January 14, 1912 – January 1, 1917
Preceded by	William J. Mills (as territorial governor)
Succeeded by	Ezequiel Cabeza De Baca
Born	July 25, 1858; Jordanville, New York
Died	April 11, 1918 (aged 59); Santa Fe, New Mexico
Political party	Democratic
Spouse(s)	Francis McCourt
Residence	White Oaks

William Calhoun McDonald (July 25, 1858 – April 11, 1918) was the first governor of the State of New Mexico.

McDonald moved to New Mexico Territory in 1880 and settled in Lincoln County, where he managed cattle ranches and became active in Democratic politics.

McDonald served as New Mexico Fuel Administrator after he left office until his death. He is buried in White Oaks.

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Preceded by William J. Mills (territory)	Governor of New Mexico 1912-1917	Succeeded by Ezequiel C. de Baca

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