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Dan Edward Garvey

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Dan Edward Garvey

Birth
Vicksburg, Warren County, Mississippi, USA
Death
5 Feb 1974 (aged 87)
Phoenix, Maricopa County, Arizona, USA
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Tucson, Pima County, Arizona, USA Add to Map
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Block 1, Section F, Grave 39
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Arizona Governor (1948-1951). A railroad accountant in Mississippi, he moved to Arizona in 1909 and became involved in politics. As Secretary of State, he succeeded to the position of Acting Governor on May 25, 1948 upon the death of Governor Sidney P. Osborn. He was elected on his own in 1948. During his administration, more financial support was given to higher education, a new Highway Code was created, and a Children's Colony was established. He returned to business investments in Tucson upon leaving office in 1951.
Arizona Governor (1948-1951). A railroad accountant in Mississippi, he moved to Arizona in 1909 and became involved in politics. As Secretary of State, he succeeded to the position of Acting Governor on May 25, 1948 upon the death of Governor Sidney P. Osborn. He was elected on his own in 1948. During his administration, more financial support was given to higher education, a new Highway Code was created, and a Children's Colony was established. He returned to business investments in Tucson upon leaving office in 1951.

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  • Originally Created by: Thomas Fisher
  • Added: Apr 8, 2006
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  • Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/13889318/dan_edward-garvey: accessed ), memorial page for Dan Edward Garvey (19 Jun 1886–5 Feb 1974), Find a Grave Memorial ID 13889318, citing Evergreen Memorial Park, Tucson, Pima County, Arizona, USA; Maintained by Find a Grave.