| Birth: | Jun. 19, 1886
Vicksburg
Warren County
Mississippi, USA | | Death: | Feb. 5, 1974
Tucson
Pima County
Arizona, USA | 
Arizona Governor (1948-1951). A railroad accountant in Mississippi, he moved to Arizona in 1909 and became involved in politics. As Secretary of State, he succeeded to the position of Acting Governor on May 25, 1948 upon the death of Governor Sidney P. Osborn. He was elected on his own in 1948. During his administration, more financial support was given to higher education, a new Highway Code was created, and a Children's Colony was established. He returned to business investments in Tucson upon leaving office in 1951. (bio by: Thomas Fisher)
Family links:
Spouse:
Thirza Jeanette Vail Garvey (1891 - 1951)*
Children:
Thirza Annette Garvey (1913 - 1937)*
*Calculated relationship
Search Amazon for Dan Garvey | | | Burial:
Evergreen Memorial Park
Tucson
Pima County
Arizona, USA |
Maintained by: Find A Grave
Originally Created by: Thomas Fisher
Record added: Apr 08, 2006
Find A Grave Memorial# 13889318 |
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