William C. Marland
Former Governor of West Virginia
William Casey Marland, a Democrat, was the 24th Governor of West Virginia from 1953 to 1957. He is best known for his early attempts to tax companies that depleted the state's natural resources, especially ... Wikipedia
Born: March 26, 1918, Johnston City, IL
Died: November 26, 1965 (age 47 years), Barrington, IL
Previous offices: Governor of West Virginia (1953–1957) and West Virginia Attorney General (1949–1952)
Party: Democratic Party
Education: The University of Alabama, West Virginia University, and Glen Rogers High School
Spouse: Valerie Allen Marland (m. 1942)