Summary
Ford Quint Elvidge (November 20, 1892 – July 14, 1980) was an American attorney who was governor of Guam from 1953 to 1956.
Ford Quint Elvidge | |
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| 2nd appointed Governor of Guam | |
| In office April 23, 1953 – May 19, 1956 | |
| Appointed by | Dwight D. Eisenhower |
| Preceded by | Carlton Skinner |
| Succeeded by | William Corbett (acting) Richard Barrett Lowe |
| Personal details | |
| Born | November 20, 1892 Oakland, California, United States |
| Died | July 14, 1980 (aged 87) Seattle, Washington, United States |
| Nationality |  United States |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Anita M. Elvidge |
| Occupation | Lawyer, governor of Guam |
Early life edit
Elvidge was born November 30, 1892, in Oakland, California. He spent his early years in Oakland before moving with his parents and brother in 1911 to Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.
Career edit
Elvidge was an attorney in Seattle, Washington[1][2][3] when, in January 1953, President Dwight D. Eisenhower appointed Elvidge to be the second civilian governor of Guam from April 23, 1953, to May 19, 1956.[1][4]
As governor, Elvidge improved Guam's school system.[5] He also cut spending while improving the efficiency of many departments.[5] Elvidge resigned in 1956.[5]
Personal life edit
Elvidge's wife was Anita M. Elvidge, an artist. They have three children, Robert, Marthanna, and Carolyn. Elvidge and her family lived in Seattle, Washington, and Guam.[4]
On July 14, 1982, Elvidge died at the age of 87 in Seattle, Washington.[6]
References edit
- ^ a b Dakota State University (2004). "Richard Barrett Lowe". American Samoa. Archived from the original on June 1, 2009. Retrieved May 7, 2009.
- ^ "The Work of Justice". Time. May 5, 1958. Archived from the original on January 17, 2008. Retrieved May 7, 2009.
- ^ Denslow, W.R.; Truman, H.S. (2004). 10,000 Famous Freemasons From A To J Part One. Kessinger Publishing. pp. 1–20. ISBN 9781417975785. Retrieved November 16, 2014.
- ^ a b "Governor Ford Quint Elvidge". Guampedia. Retrieved October 27, 2021.
- ^ a b c Cunningham, Lawrence J.; Janice J. Beaty (2001). A History of Guam. Bess Press. pp. 295–298. ISBN 1-57306-068-2.
- ^ Washington State Bar News. Vol. 34. Washington State Bar Association. 1980. ISSN 0886-5213. Retrieved November 16, 2014.