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January 13, 1941: Matthew Neely Inaugurated Governor of West Virginia

Matthew Neely was inaugurated governor on January 13, 1941—one of many political career changes for the Democrat stalwart.The Doddridge County native…

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May 13, 1941: Fairmont State College President Joseph Rosier Seated in the U.S. Senate

On May 13, 1941, Fairmont State College President Joseph Rosier was seated in the U.S. Senate, ending one of the state’s most bizarre political tussles.…

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Izetta Jewell Kenny Born: November 24, 1883

Izetta Jewell Kenny was born in New Jersey on November 24, 1883. In 1914, she moved to West Virginia with her husband, William Gay Brown, a congressman…

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