Melbert Brinckerhoff Cary (July 23, 1852 – March 17, 1946) was Chairman of the Democratic Party of

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. Cary was born on July 23, 1852, in

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. He was the son of the Wisconsin politician John W. Cary. In 1880, he married Julia Metcalf. Cary's son, Melbert Jr., became a noted graphic artist. Cary was Chairman of the

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from 1898 to 1900. In 1902, he was a candidate for Governor of Connecticut, losing to

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. He was also a delegate to the

1908 Democratic National Convention The 1908 Democratic National Convention took place from July 7 to July 10, 1908, at Denver Auditorium Arena in Denver, Colorado. The event is widely considered a significant part of Denver's political and social history. The convention The 1 ...

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{{DEFAULTSORT:Cary, Melbert B. Politicians from Racine, Wisconsin Connecticut Democrats 1852 births 1946 deaths