M. Clifford Townsend

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M. Clifford Townsend
From Indiana Democratic Party 1938 campaign newspaper
35th Governor of Indiana
In office January 11, 1937 – January 13, 1941
Lieutenant	Henry F. Schricker
Preceded by	Paul V. McNutt
Succeeded by	Henry F. Schricker
33rd Lieutenant Governor of Indiana
In office January 9, 1933 – January 13, 1937
Governor	Paul V. McNutt
Preceded by	Edgar D. Bush
Succeeded by	Henry F. Schricker
Member of the Indiana House of Representatives
In office 1925–1929
Personal details
Born	Maurice Clifford Townsend August 11, 1884 Blackford County, Indiana, U.S.
Died	November 11, 1954(1954-11-11) (aged 70) Hartford City, Indiana, U.S.
Political party	Democratic
Spouse	Nora Adele Harris[1]
Alma mater	Marion College

Maurice Clifford Townsend (August 11, 1884 – November 11, 1954) was an American politician and the 35th governor of the U.S. state of Indiana from 1937 to 1941. During his term, he led relief efforts during and after the Great Flood of 1937.