South Carolina "Carrie" Bronson Hatfield
South Carolina "Carrie" Bronson Hatfield | |
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| Born | September 9, 1876 |
| Died | May 8, 1962 (aged 85) |
| Nationality | American |
| Known for | First lady of West Virginia, 1913-1917 |
South Carolina "Carrie" Bronson Hatfield (September 9, 1876 – May 8, 1962) was the wife of former Governor of West Virginia Henry D. Hatfield and served as that state's First Lady, 1913-1917. She was born September 9, 1876, at Warfield, Kentucky. In 1895, she married Henry D. Hatfield. As first lady, she hosted social gatherings and participated in Charleston civic affairs. After leaving office, the Hatfields resided in Washington, D.C. where Gov. Hatfield served a term in the United States Senate, then moved to Huntington, West Virginia where she died on May 8, 1962.[1]
References
- ^ "West Virginia's First Ladies," West Virginia Division of Culture and History, June 2007.