About Oliver McIlhenny
Lived 1861 – 1928 (aged 66). Oliver McIlhenny was an American politician.
Oliver McIlhenny Jr. (August 13, 1861 – June 20, 1928) was an American politician. Representing Scott County, Mississippi, he served in the Mississippi State Senate in 1906, and in the Mississippi House of Representatives from 1908 to 1912.
Early life Oliver McIlhenny Jr. was born on August 13, 1861, in Wilmington, North Carolina. He was the son of Oliver McIlhenny, who was born in County Donegal, Ireland, and Olivia (Smith) McIlhenny, who was of Irish descent. During the 1906 session, McIlhenny was a member of the following committees: Finance; Revision of Code of 1906; Agriculture; and Commerce & Immigration. In June 1914, McIlhenny announced his candidacy for Chancellor of Mississippi's 2nd District. He was buried in Forest. He never married.
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Oliver McIlhenny died on 20 June 1928.
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