Joseph George Megler
J.G. Megler | |
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J.G. Megler pictured in 1895 | |
| 7th President pro tempore of the Washington Senate | |
| In office January 14, 1901 – January 12, 1903 | |
| Preceded by | Augustus High |
| Succeeded by | T. B. Sumner |
| 9th Speaker of the Washington House of Representatives | |
| In office January 9, 1905 – January 14, 1907 | |
| Preceded by | W. H. Hare |
| Succeeded by | Jacob Falconer |
| Member of the Washington House of Representatives from the 25th district | |
| In office 1903 – 1909, 1911 – 1913 | |
| Member of the Washington House of Representatives from the 24th district | |
| In office 1891–1893 | |
| Member of the Washington Senate from the 14th district | |
| In office 1895–1903 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | March 10, 1838 |
| Died | September 10, 1915 (aged 77) Brookfield, Washington, U.S.A. |
| Party | Republican |
| Spouse | Nellie E. Smith |
Joseph George Megler (March 10, 1838 – September 10, 1915), generally known as J.G. Megler, was a German-American salmon cannery owner and politician in Washington. He was a member of the Washington House of Representatives for the first legislature in 1889 and five terms thereafter. He was also a member of the Washington State Senate for two terms.
During his political career he held the positions of Speaker of the House and President pro tempore of the Senate. He has been described as the father of the salmon hatcheries in Washington.