Arthur J. Weaver
Arthur Jerard Weaver | |
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Governor of Nebraska | |
| In office January 3, 1929 – January 8, 1931 | |
| Lieutenant | George A. Williams |
| Preceded by | Adam McMullen |
| Succeeded by | Charles W. Bryan |
| Member of the Nebraska House of Representatives | |
| In office 1899 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | November 18, 1873 University of Nebraska |
| Occupation | Attorney |
Arthur Jerard Weaver (November 18, 1873 – October 18, 1945) was an American politician in the
Weaver was born near
Career
After his graduation from the University of Nebraska, Weaver opened his own practice in Falls City, Nebraska. He was city attorney from 1899 to 1902 and county attorney from 1902 to 1903. In 1904 he suspended his practice to concentrate on his farming and stock-raising interests. He served on the city council and was elected mayor of Falls City in 1915.[2]
Weaver was elected to the Nebraska House of Representatives in 1899. He was a delegate to the state constitutional convention in 1919 to 1920, and served as president of that body; a presidential elector for Nebraska in 1920.
Weaver ran for
Death
Weaver died in his home in Falls City on October 18, 1945, shortly after suffering a stroke. He is interred at Steele Cemetery in Falls City, Nebraska.
References
- ^ "Arthur J. Weaver". National Governors Association. Retrieved September 24, 2012.
- ^ "Arthur J. Weaver" (PDF). Nebraska History.org. Archived from the original on December 2, 2006. Retrieved September 24, 2012.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: unfit URL (link) - ISBN 9780403098347. Retrieved September 24, 2012.
- ^ "Our Campaigns - NE Governor Race - Nov 04, 1930".
External links
- "Weaver, Arthur J." The Political Graveyard. Archived from the original on January 4, 2006. Retrieved January 6, 2006.
- Encyclopedia of Nebraska
- National Governors Association
- Nebraska History.org[usurped]
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