Earl Cooley (politician)
Earl Cooley | |
|---|---|
| 21st George Stepham | |
| Succeeded by | Robert F. Rockwell |
| State Board and Land Commissioners | |
| In office 1923–1927 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | March 27, 1880 Richmond, Illinois |
| Died | May 6, 1940 (aged 60) Adams County, Colorado |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Helen West |
| Children | Maxine Cooley |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch/service | United States Army |
| Rank | Major |
| Unit | 2nd Colorado Infantry |
Earl Cooley (March 27, 1880 – May 6, 1940) was the 21st
Lieutenant Governor of Colorado, serving from 1921 to 1923 under Oliver Henry Shoup
.
He was born in
Lieutenant Governor of Colorado. On February 17, 1922, while acting as governor, he pardoned a man whom he had defended on the charge of horse-stealing in 1907.[1] After his term as Lieutenant Governor of Colorado he served as a member of State board and Land Commissioners from 1923 to 1927. He died on May 6, 1940.[2]
References
- ^ "Governor Pardons Man Whom Was Attorney in 1907". Ellensburg Daily Record. Retrieved 2012-04-15.
- ^ "The Political Graveyard: Index to Politicians: Cooley".
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