Preceded by Albert B. White Party Republican Party Name William O. | Profession Politician Political party Republican | |
Born May 21, 1853
Bloomington, Maryland ( 1853-05-21 ) Died March 12, 1916, Charleston, West Virginia, United States | ||
Succeeded by William E. Glasscock | ||
William Mercer Owens Dawson (May 21, 1853 – March 12, 1916) was the 12th Governor of West Virginia, serving from 1905 until 1909. A member of the Republican Party, he also served as Secretary of State of West Virginia from 1897 until 1905.
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