Michael C. Kerr

Michael C. Kerr
28th Speaker of the United States House of Representatives
In office December 6, 1875 – August 19, 1876
Preceded by	James G. Blaine
Succeeded by	Samuel J. Randall
Leader of the House Democratic Caucus
In office December 6, 1875 – August 19, 1876
Preceded by	James Lawrence Orr
Succeeded by	Samuel J. Randall
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Indiana's 3rd district
In office March 4, 1875 – August 19, 1876
Preceded by	William S. Holman (3rd)
Succeeded by	Nathan T. Carr (3rd)
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Indiana's 2nd district
In office March 4, 1865 – March 3, 1873
Preceded by	James A. Cravens
Succeeded by	Simeon K. Wolfe
Member of the Indiana House of Representatives
In office 1856–1857
Personal details
Born	Michael Crawford Kerr March 15, 1827 Titusville, Pennsylvania
Died	August 19, 1876 (aged 49) Rockbridge County, Virginia
Political party	Democratic
Alma mater	University of Louisville
Profession	Lawyer

Michael Crawford Kerr (March 15, 1827 – August 19, 1876) of Indiana was an attorney, an American legislator, and the first Democratic speaker of the United States House of Representatives after the Civil War.