Henry Carter Stuart
| Henry Carter Stuart | |
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| 47th Governor of Virginia | |
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In office February 1, 1914 – February 1, 1918 | |
| Lieutenant | James Taylor Ellyson |
| Preceded by | William Hodges Mann |
| Succeeded by | Westmoreland Davis |
| Personal details | |
| Born |
January 18, 1855 Wytheville, Virginia, USA |
| Died |
July 24, 1933 (aged 78) Russell County, Virginia, USA |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse(s) | Margaret Bruce Carter |
| Profession | Politician, farmer and businessman |
Henry Carter Stuart (January 18, 1855 – July 24, 1933) was an American businessperson and politician from Virginia. Between 1914 and 1918, he served as the 47th Governor of Virginia, a period which encompassed World War I.
Biography
A graduate of Emory and Henry College (1874), Stuart was a wealthy man as a result of taking over his father cattle company. He was the grandson of Confederate Civil War Cavalry Commander Jeb Stuart.[1] He was a delegate from Russell County the Virginia Constitutional convention of 1901-1902 and served in the State Corporation Commission from 1902 to 1908.[2]
Election
1913; Stuart was elected Governor of Virginia with 91.87% of the vote, defeating Socialist C. Campbell and Socialist Labor B.D. Downey.
References
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| Preceded by William Hodges Mann |
Governor of Virginia 1914–1918 |
Succeeded by Westmoreland Davis |
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