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Anselm Joseph McLaurin

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Anselm Joseph McLaurin, born in Brandon in 1848, son of Lauchlin & Ellen Caroline Tullos McLaurin, lived near this site until age 16. In 1868, he moved to Raleigh, and served as District Attorney. Elected to U.S. Senate in 1894, and his governor of Mississippi, 1896-1900. Returned to U.S. Senate in 1919 and 1907.

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