William E. Glasscock

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William E. Glasscock
William E. Glasscock

In office
1909 – 1913
Preceded by William M. O. Dawson
Succeeded by Henry D. Hatfield

Born December 13, 1862
Monongalia Co., WV
Died April 12, 1925
Morgantown, WV
Political party Republican
Profession Politician

William Ellsworth Glasscock (December 13, 1862 - April 12, 1925) was an American politician who served as 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 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.

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Preceded by
William M. O. Dawson
Governor of West Virginia
1909–1913
Succeeded by
Henry D. Hatfield