Earl Baker Ruth was a three-term U.S. Representative from North Carolina and subsequently served as governor of American Samoa.
Born in Spencer, North Carolina, Ruth graduated from Central High School in Charlotte, North Carolina in 1934. Wikipedia
Born: February 7, 1916, Spencer, NC
Died: August 15, 1989 (age 73 years), Salisbury, NC
Previous offices: Governor of American Samoa (1975–1976) and Representative (1969–1975)
Education: University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Party: Republican Party