Bertie Ison Martin Conley

Bertie Ison Martin Conley
Born June 30, 1873(1873-06-30)
Preston County, West Virginia
Died October 29, 1939(1939-10-29) (aged 66)
Charleston, West Virginia
Nationality American
Known for First lady of West Virginia, 1929-1933

Bertie Ison Martin Conley (1873–1939) was the wife of former Governor of West Virginia William G. Conley and served as that state's First Lady, 1929-1933. She was born June 30, 1873, at Preston County, West Virginia. In 1892, she married William G. Conley. As first lady, she redecorated the West Virginia Governor's Mansion, adding outdoor gardens and artistic furnishings. On her 59th birthday and 69th anniversary of West Virginia statehood, she and her husband dedicated the new West Virginia State Capitol. After leaving office, the Conleys remained in Charleston, West Virginia, where she died at her home on Virginia Street on October 29, 1939.[1]

References

  1. ^ "West Virginia's First Ladies," West Virginia Division of Culture and History, June 2007.
Honorary titles
Preceded by
Alma Bennett Morgan
First Lady of West Virginia
1929 – 1933
Succeeded by
Edna Hall Scott Kump