Marion E. Hay
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Marion E. Hay was the seventh Governor of the U.S. state of Washington. Born in Adams County, Wisconsin
, he moved to Washington Territory, where he open a store. Hay also served as mayor of Wilbur, Washington
. In his capacity as Lieutenant Governor of Washington
he became Governor upon the death of Samuel G. Cosgrove
, after only about 2 months in office in 1909. He served the remainder of Cosgrove's unexpired term and left office in 1913.
Adams County, Wisconsin
Adams County is a county in the U.S. state of Wisconsin. Sources differ as to whether its name is in honor of the second President of the United States, John Adams, or his son, the sixth President, John Quincy Adams. As of 2000, the population of Adams County was 18,643. Its county seat is...
, he moved to Washington Territory, where he open a store. Hay also served as mayor of Wilbur, Washington
Wilbur, Washington
Wilbur is a town in Lincoln County, Washington, United States. The population was 884 at the 2010 census.-History:Just prior to the construction of the Central Washington Railroad line in 1889, no towns existed west of Davenport in Lincoln County. One place along the line, "Wild Goose Bill's...
. In his capacity as Lieutenant Governor of Washington
Lieutenant Governor of Washington
The Lieutenant Governor of Washington is an elected office in the U.S. state of Washington. The current incumbent is Brad Owen, a Democrat who has served since 1997...
he became Governor upon the death of Samuel G. Cosgrove
Samuel G. Cosgrove
Samuel Goodlove Cosgrove was the sixth Governor of the state of Washington, and was from Pomeroy, Washington. He was a U.S. Civil War veteran and educator. He served for one day before leaving for California for health reasons. He died in California shortly thereafter...
, after only about 2 months in office in 1909. He served the remainder of Cosgrove's unexpired term and left office in 1913.