William John McConnell was the third governor of Idaho from 1893 until 1897. He had previously represented the new state as one of its first United States Senators; Idaho achieved statehood in July 1890. Wikipedia
Born: September 18, 1839, Commerce Charter Township, MI
Died: March 30, 1925 (age 85 years), Moscow, ID
Party: Republican Party
Previous offices: Governor of Idaho (1893–1897) and Senator, ID (1890–1891)
Children: Mary Borah
Spouse: Louisa Brown (m. 1867)