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Tim Babcock
16th Governor of Montana
In office
January 25, 1962 – January 6, 1969
Lieutenant David James (Acting)
Ted James
Preceded by Donald Nutter
Succeeded by Forrest Anderson
22nd Lieutenant Governor of Montana
In office
January 2, 1961 – January 25, 1962
Governor Donald Nutter
Preceded by Paul Cannon
Succeeded by David James (Acting)
Member of the Montana House of Representatives
Personal details
Born
Tim Milford Babcock

(1919-10-27)October 27, 1919
Littlefork, Minnesota, U.S.
Died April 7, 2015(2015-04-07) (aged 95)
Helena, Montana, U.S.
Political party Republican
Spouse Betty Lee (1941–2013)

Timothy Milford "Tim" Babcock (October 27, 1919 – April 7, 2015) was an American politician. He served as the 16th Governor of the U.S. state of Montana. He was Governor from 1962 to 1969.

About Tim Babcock

Tim Babcock was born in Littlefork, Minnesota. This happened on October 27, 1919. He finished high school in 1939. He went to Dawson County High School.

He married Betty Lee on September 21, 1941. They were married for many years. Tim and Betty had two children together. Betty passed away in 2013.

His Time as Governor

Tim Babcock was a member of the Republican Party. He held important political jobs in Montana.

  • He was the 22nd Lieutenant Governor of Montana. He served in this role from 1961 to 1962.
  • After that, he became the 16th Governor of Montana. He was Governor from 1962 to 1969.

Life After Office

Tim Babcock passed away in Helena, Montana. He was 95 years old when he died on April 7, 2015.

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