Buford Ellington
Former Governor of Tennessee
Earl Buford Ellington was an American politician who served as the 42nd governor of Tennessee from 1959 to 1963, and again from 1967 to 1971. Along with his political ally, Frank G. Clement, he helped lead a political machine that controlled the... Wikipedia
Born: June 27, 1907, United States
Died: April 3, 1972 (age 64 years), Boca Raton, FL
Spouse: Catherine Cheek (m. 1929)
Party: Democratic Party
Previous offices: Governor of Tennessee (1967–1971) and Governor of Tennessee (1959–1963)
Education: Holmes Community College and Millsaps College