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Paul G. McCorkle

1863 – 1934

American politician

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About Paul G. McCorkle

Lived 1863 – 1934 (aged 70). Paul G. McCorkle was an American politician and broker.

Paul Grier McCorkle (December 19, 1863 – June 2, 1934) was a U.S. Representative from South Carolina.

Born in Yorkville (now York), York County, South Carolina, Mccorkle attended the public schools of his native city and Kings Mountain Military School, York, South Carolina. He was employed as a clerk in York, South Carolina. Cotton buyer and grader in Lancaster, South Carolina, and then in Chester, South Carolina. He returned to York, South Carolina, and engaged in business as a cotton broker and export classifier.

Mccorkle was elected as a Democrat to the Sixty-fourth Congress, by special election, to fill the vacancy caused by the death of United States Representative David E. Finley (February 21, 1917 – March 3, 1917). He was not a candidate for renomination in 1916. He engaged in the cotton brokerage business in York, South Carolina. Coroner of York County, South Carolina, from 1920 until his death in Knoxville, Tennessee, on June 2, 1934. He was interred in Rose Hill Cemetery, York, South Carolina.

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Paul Grier McCorkle

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Paul G. McCorkle?

American politician (1863-1934)

When was Paul G. McCorkle born?

Paul G. McCorkle was born on 19 December 1863 in York.

When did Paul G. McCorkle die?

Paul G. McCorkle died on 2 June 1934 in Knoxville.

What was Paul G. McCorkle's occupation?

Paul G. McCorkle was a politician and broker.

What nationality was Paul G. McCorkle?

Paul G. McCorkle was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Paul G. McCorkle

· Wikidata: Q2059701

· DBpedia: Paul G. McCorkle

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