About Clay Tallman
Lived 1874 – 1949 (aged 75). Clay Tallman was an American lawyer and politician.
Clay Tallman was a Democratic politician from the U.S. State of Nevada. He was Commissioner of the United States General Land Office from 1913 to 1921. He was born May 7, 1874, at Belding, Michigan. He graduated from what is now Michigan State University in 1895.
Tallman was appointed Commissioner on May 27, 1913, by Woodrow Wilson. He was a lawyer from Nevada, and was a member of the Nevada State Senate from 1909 to 1913, serving as President pro tempore during his last session. He died at Montrose, Colorado August 25, 1949.
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Who was Clay Tallman?
American lawyer (1874-1949)
When was Clay Tallman born?
Clay Tallman was born on 7 May 1874 in Belding.
When did Clay Tallman die?
Clay Tallman died on 25 August 1949 in Montrose.
What was Clay Tallman's occupation?
Clay Tallman was a lawyer and politician.
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Clay Tallman was American.
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