Merritt C. Mechem

Merritt C. Mechem
5th Governor of New Mexico
In office
January 1, 1921 – January 1, 1923
LieutenantWilliam H. Duckworth
Preceded byOctaviano Ambrosio Larrazolo
Succeeded byJames F. Hinkle
Personal details
Born(1870-10-10)October 10, 1870
Ottawa, Kansas, U.S.
DiedMay 24, 1946(1946-05-24) (aged 75)
Albuquerque, New Mexico, U.S.
Political partyRepublican
SpouseEleanor Frances O'Heir
ResidenceAlbuquerque
ProfessionAttorney

Merritt Cramer Mechem (October 10, 1870 – May 24, 1946) was an American politician who served as territorial Supreme Court justice and fifth governor of New Mexico.