George Wesley Atkinson, a cavalryman, lawyer, politician, judge and scholar, became the 10th Governor of West Virginia after running as the candidate of the Republican Party. Wikipedia
Born: June 29, 1845, Charleston, WV
Died: April 4, 1925 (age 79 years), Charleston, WV
Books: Prominent Men of West Virginia: Biographical Sketches, the Growth and Advancement of the State, a Compendium of Returns of Every Election, a Record of Every State Officer, History of Kanawha County: From Its Organization in 1789 Until the Present Time: Embracing Accounts, History of Kanawha County: From Its Organization in 1789 Until the Present Time : Embracing Accounts of Early Settlements, and Thrilling Adventures with the Indians Derived from History and Aged Citizens ; Also, Biographical Sketches of a Large Number of the Early Settlers of the Great Kanawha Valley, and more
Party: Republican Party
Previous offices: Governor of West Virginia (1897–1901) and Representative (1890–1891)
Spouse: Myra Horner Camden Atkinson (m. 1897–1925) and Ellen Eagan (m. 1868–1894)
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