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Teller Ammons
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| 28th Governor of Colorado | |
| In office January 12, 1937 – January 10, 1939 |
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| Lieutenant | Frank Hayes |
| Preceded by | Ray Herbert Talbot |
| Succeeded by | Ralph Lawrence Carr |
| Member of the Colorado Senate | |
| In office 1931-1935 |
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Tellor Ammons
December 3, 1895 Denver, Colorado |
| Died | January 16, 1972 (aged 76) Denver, Colorado |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Esther Daves Ammons |
| Children | Davis Ammons (son) |
| Parents | Elias M. Ammons (father), Elizabeth (nee Fleming) Ammons (mother) |
| Alma mater | University of Denver |
Teller Ammons was an American lawyer and politician. He served as the 28th Governor of Colorado. He was governor from 1937 to 1939. Teller Ammons was born on December 3, 1895, and passed away on January 16, 1972. He was the first governor of Colorado who was actually born in the state.
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Early Life and Family
Teller Ammons was born in Colorado on December 3, 1895. His father was Elias M. Ammons, who had also been a Governor of Colorado. His mother was Elizabeth (nee Fleming) Ammons. Teller Ammons was named after his father's friend, U.S. Senator Henry Moore Teller.
His Journey to Politics
Serving in the Military
During World War I, Teller Ammons served in the United States Army. He was part of the 154th Infantry Regiment. He served in France during the war.
Becoming a Lawyer
After the war, he came back to Colorado. He worked on a ranch and at a newspaper office. Later, he studied law at the University of Denver's Westminster Law School. He earned his law degree in 1929.
Starting in Government
In 1930, Ammons was elected to the Colorado Senate. He served there until 1935. After that, the mayor of Denver, Benjamin F. Stapleton, chose him to be the Denver city attorney.
Governor of Colorado
In 1936, Teller Ammons was elected as the Governor of Colorado. He started his term on January 12, 1937. He served as governor until January 10, 1939. After one two-year term, he ran for re-election in 1938 but was not chosen again. Ralph L. Carr became the next governor.
Later Years
World War II Service
During World War II, Ammons continued to serve his country. He was a lieutenant colonel. He worked on a board that helped select and assign military officers. He did this until 1944. In 1944, he was part of the military government in Guam. He left the military in 1945.
Back to Law
After his military service, Teller Ammons returned to Denver. He worked as a lawyer there until he retired.
Personal Life and Legacy
Teller Ammons was married to Esther Daves Ammons. They had one son named Davis Ammons. Teller Ammons passed away on January 16, 1972. He was buried in Fairmount Cemetery in Denver, Colorado.
