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William Conant Church
William Conant Church | |
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 William Conant Church c. 1900 after a photograph in Biographical Sketches of Distinguished Officers of the Army and Navy | |
| President of the National Rifle Association of America | |
| In office 1872–1875 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | August 11, 1836 Rochester, New York |
| Died | May 23, 1917 (aged 80) Manhattan, New York |
| Relatives | Francis Pharcellus Church (brother) |
| Occupation | Journalist, editor |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  United States |
| Branch/service | Union Army |
| Rank | Lieutenant colonel |
| Battles/wars | American Civil War |
William Conant Church (August 11, 1836 – May 23, 1917) was an American journalist, author and soldier. He was publisher of several newspapers and magazines in association with his father and brother. He was the co-founder and second president of the National Rifle Association of America.
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