On This Day
in West Virginia History...

On March 5, 1917, John J. Cornwell of Hampshire County was inaugurated as governor of West Virginia.

Biography of Governor John J. Cornwell
Inaugural Address of Governor John J. Cornwell
Invitation to Reception and Ball, John J. Cornwell Inauguration (Sc96-51)
Inaugural Program, John J. Cornwell (Sc96-51)
Death of Governor John J. Cornwell
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On This Day in West Virginia History: March