James L. McConaughy
American politician (1887–1948)
James Lukens McConaughy (October 21, 1887 – March 7, 1948) was an American politician and the 76th governor of Connecticut.
Biography
McConaughy was born in New York on October 21, 1887. At Yale University, McConaughy was a member of Beta Theta Pi fraternity and completed his bachelor's degree in 1909. While at Yale, McConaughy entered the inner circle of classmate Robert Moses, noted urban planner and one of the most influential figures in the history of New York City. He completed his master's degree from Bowdoin College in 1911. He then completed his Ph.D. from Columbia University in 1913. He also completed another master's degree from Dartmouth College in 1915. He taught English and education at Bowdoin College from 1909 to 1915. He married Elizabeth Townshend in 1913, and they had three children. He was a professor of education at Dartmouth College from 1918 to 1925.
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