About Dewitt Clinton Senter
Lived 1830 – 1898 (aged 68). Dewitt Clinton Senter was an American politician, lawyer and governor.
Later life
Senter's policies, which allowed Democrats to regain control of the state, angered the state's Republicans, and effectively ended his political career. He spent his remaining years managing his large farm near Morristown. He died on June 14, 1898, and is buried in Morristown's Emma Jarnagin Cemetery.
Family
Senter married Harriet Senter (a distant cousin) in 1859. She was the daughter of Grainger County's circuit court clerk, P.M. Senter. They had no children.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Dewitt Clinton Senter?
American politician (1830-1898)
When was Dewitt Clinton Senter born?
Dewitt Clinton Senter was born on 26 March 1830 in McMinn County.
When did Dewitt Clinton Senter die?
Dewitt Clinton Senter died on 14 June 1898 in Morristown.
What was Dewitt Clinton Senter's occupation?
Dewitt Clinton Senter was a politician, lawyer and governor.
What nationality was Dewitt Clinton Senter?
Dewitt Clinton Senter was American.
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