William E. Glasscock
| William E. Glasscock | |
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| 13th Governor of West Virginia | |
| In office March 4, 1909 – March 14, 1913 |
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| Preceded by | William M. O. Dawson |
| Succeeded by | Henry D. Hatfield |
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| Born | December 13, 1862 Monongalia County, West Virginia |
| Died | Script error: The function "death_date_and_age" does not exist. Morgantown, West Virginia |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse(s) | Mary Miller Glasscock |
| Profession | Politician |
| Religion | Methodist |
William Ellsworth Glasscock (December 13, 1862 – April 12, 1925) was an American politician who served as the 13th Governor of West Virginia as a Republican from 1909 to 1913.
Glasscock was born in Monongalia County, West Virginia and graduated from West Virginia University. In 1888, he married Mary Miller.[1] In 1903 he was admitted to the bar. Glasscock worked as an attorney for Senator Stephen B. Elkins.
In his last year as governor, he declared martial law three times, sending troops to quell violent coal strikes.
Glasscock returned to practicing law. He died in Morgantown, West Virginia and was buried in Oak Grove Cemetery.
References
- ↑ "West Virginia's First Ladies," West Virginia Division of Culture and History, June 2007.
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| Preceded by | Governor of West Virginia 1909–1913 |
Succeeded by Henry D. Hatfield |
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