William M. O. Dawson
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William M. O. Dawson | |
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12th Governor of West Virginia | |
In office March 4, 1905 – March 4, 1909 | |
Preceded by | Albert B. White |
Succeeded by | William E. Glasscock |
Secretary of State of West Virginia | |
In office 1897–1905 | |
Preceded by | William E. Chilton |
Succeeded by | Charles Wesley Swisher |
Personal details | |
Born | Bloomington, Maryland | May 21, 1853
Died | March 12, 1916 Charleston, West Virginia | (aged 62)
Political party | Republican |
Profession | Politician |
William Mercer Owens Dawson (May 21, 1853 – March 12, 1916) was the 12th Governor of West Virginia, serving from 1905 until 1909. A member of the Republican Party, he also served as Secretary of State of West Virginia from 1897 until 1905.
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