John McClure (judge)

For other people with the same name, see John McClure (disambiguation).
John McClure
Chief Justice of the
Arkansas Supreme Court
In office
1871–1874
Preceded byWilliam W. Wilshire
Succeeded bynew constitution
Associate Justice of the
Arkansas Supreme Court
In office
1868–1871
Preceded byposition created
Succeeded byElhanan J. Searle
Delegate to 1868 Arkansas Constitutional Convention
In office
January 7, 1868 – February 11, 1868
Serving with John N. Hutchinson
ConstituencyArkansas County
Personal details
BornMay 4, 1834
Zanesville, Ohio
DiedJuly 7, 1915(1915-07-07) (aged 81)
Resting placeLittle Rock National Cemetery
PartyRepublican
SpouseRumina Ayres
OccupationLawyer
Military service
Allegiance United States
Branch/service Union Army
Years of service1861-1865
Rank Lieutenant colonel
Unit57th Ohio Infantry
Battles/warsCivil War
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John E. McClure (May 4, 1834 – July 7, 1915), nicknamed Poker Jack, was a politician and judge in Arkansas during Reconstruction. He was originally a lawyer from Ohio.

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