Wells Goodykoontz
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Wells Goodykoontz | |
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Edward Cooper | |
Succeeded by | Thomas Jefferson Lilly |
President of the West Virginia Senate | |
In office 1917 – December 1, 1918 | |
Preceded by | Edward T. England |
Succeeded by | Charles A. Sinsel |
Personal details | |
Born | Newbern, Virginia | June 3, 1872
Died | March 2, 1944 Cincinnati, Ohio | (aged 71)
Resting place | Williamson, West Virginia |
Political party | Republican |
Spouse | Irene Hooper (m. 1898-1944, his death) |
Alma mater | Washington and Lee University School of Law |
Profession | Attorney |
Wells Goodykoontz (June 3, 1872 – March 2, 1944) was a
Goodykoontz was born near Newbern, Virginia in Pulaski County on June 3, 1872. He was educated under private tutors and attended Oxford Academy at Floyd, Virginia and Washington and Lee University School of Law. He was admitted to the bar in 1893 and began practicing law at Williamson, West Virginia in 1894. He also worked in banking.
He served as a member of the West Virginia House of Delegates in 1911 and 1912. He then served as a member of the State Senate from 1914 to 1918. He was President of the Senate and Lieutenant Governor (ex officio) from 1917 until December 1, 1918.
He served as president of the West Virginia Bar Association in 1917 and 1918. He chaired the central legal advisory board for West Virginia during the
Sources
This article incorporates public domain material from the Biographical Directory of the United States Congress
- United States Congress. "Wells Goodykoontz (id: G000308)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.