Arthur T. Hannett | |
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| 7th Governor of New Mexico | |
| In office January 1, 1925 – January 1, 1927 | |
| Lieutenant | Edward F. Sargent |
| Preceded by | James F. Hinkle |
| Succeeded by | Richard C. Dillon |
| Personal details | |
| Born | (1884-02-17)February 17, 1884 Lyons, New York, U.S. |
| Died | March 18, 1966(1966-03-18) (aged 82) Albuquerque, New Mexico, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Louise Westfall |
| Residence | Gallup |
| Profession | Attorney |
Arthur Thomas Hannett (February 17, 1884 – March 18, 1966) was an American lawyer and politician who rose to become theseventh governor of New Mexico.
He was born on February 17, 1884, inLyons, New York, the son of William Hannett and Mary McCarthy. After completing high school he enteredSyracuse University, where he graduated in 1910. Hannett came toGallup, New Mexico, in 1911, where he began to practice law. His first public office was City Attorney and he also served as Mayor of Gallup for four years. Hannett married Louise Westfall, daughter of William and Estella Westfall, atClyde, New York, on August 13, 1913. He was an alternate delegate fromNew Mexico to theDemocratic National Convention atBaltimore in 1912, and chairman of the New Mexico delegation at the Democratic National Convention atSan Francisco in 1920.
After serving as a member of the State Highway Commission from March 1923, until December 1924, Hannett was electedgovernor of New Mexico and served from January 1, 1925, until January 1, 1927.
During his tenureU.S. Route 66 was rerouted to avoid Santa Fe and instead passed throughAlbuquerque, New Mexico. The rerouting saves drivers traveling across the state nearly four hours. Legend says Hannett did the rerouting to punish the RepublicanSanta Fe Ring which had controlled New Mexico politics in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.[1]
He died on March 18, 1966, inAlbuquerque, New Mexico.
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| Preceded by | Democratic nominee forGovernor of New Mexico 1924,1926 | Succeeded by Robert C. Dow |
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| Preceded by | Governor of New Mexico 1925–1927 | Succeeded by |
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