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William W. Barron
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| 26th Governor of West Virginia | |
| In office 1961–1965 |
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| Preceded by | Cecil H. Underwood |
| Succeeded by | Hulett C. Smith |
| Attorney General of West Virginia | |
| In office 1957–1961 |
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| Governor | Cecil H. Underwood |
| Preceded by | John G. Fox |
| Succeeded by | C. Donald Robertson |
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| Born | December 8, 1911 Elkins, West Virginia |
| Died | November 12, 2002 (aged 90) Charlotte, North Carolina |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Opal Wilcox Barron |
| Profession | Politician |
William Wallace "Wally" Barron (December 8, 1911 – November 12, 2002) was an important politician from West Virginia. He was a member of the Democratic Party. He served as the 26th Governor of West Virginia from 1961 to 1965.
Early Life and Career
William W. Barron was born on December 8, 1911, in Elkins, West Virginia. He grew up in West Virginia and later became involved in the state's government. Before becoming governor, he served as the Attorney General of West Virginia. He held this position from 1957 to 1961. As Attorney General, he was the chief legal officer for the state.
Time as Governor
Barron became the Governor of West Virginia in 1961. He served one term, which lasted until 1965. As governor, he was responsible for leading the state government. This included making decisions about laws, public services, and the state's budget. During his time in office, there were some challenges and concerns about how things were managed.
Later Life
After his term as governor ended, William W. Barron continued to live in the United States. He passed away on November 12, 2002, in Charlotte, North Carolina.
