United States Governor Directory

Ralph M. Paiewonsky

Ralph M. Paiewonsky served as Governor of Virgin Islands.

Democratic
U.S. Virgin Islands
Former

Official Site

U.S. Virgin Islands

Role Governor

Current assignment referenced in the congressional directory.

State U.S. Virgin Islands

Representing constituents across the U.S. Virgin Islands delegation.

Service period 1961-1969

Years of public service formally recorded.

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Biography

RALPH M. PAIEWONSKY was born in Charlotte Amalie, St. Thomas, Virgin Islands on November 9, 1907. He graduated from New York University. He served on the Municipal Council of St. Thomas and St. John from 1936-46. Paiwonsky was appointed Governor to the Virgin Islands by President John F. Kennedy in 1961 and served until 1969.