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William W. Barron

Former Governor of West Virginia

William W. Barron served as Governor of West Virginia.

William W. Barron no longer holds this office. See the current West Virginia officials.

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Portrait of William W. Barron
Role Former Governor

Office held, as recorded in the directory.

Service period 1961-1965

Dates of service on record.

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Biography

WILLIAM W. BARRON was born in Elkins, West Virginia. He received an A.B. degree from Washington and Lee University in 1934 and an LL.B. from West Virginia University in 1941. After serving in the Army during World War II, he became Mayor of Elkins and then a member of the West Virginia House of Delegates. […]1

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References

  1. Official website. nga.org. Retrieved February 14, 2026.