Lawrence Vest Stephens
Former State Treasurer of Missouri
Lawrence "Lon" Vest Stephens was an American politician, newspaper editor, and banker from Missouri. He served as State Treasurer of Missouri from 1890 to 1897, and as the 29th Governor of Missouri from 1897 to 1901. Wikipedia
Born: December 1, 1858, Boonville, MO
Died: January 10, 1923 (age 64 years), St. Louis, MO
Previous offices: Governor of Missouri (1897–1901) and State Treasurer of Missouri (1890–1897)
Party: Democratic Party
Education: Washington and Lee University
Governor: David R. Francis; William J. Stone