Elmer Holt | |
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| 10thGovernor of Montana | |
| In office December 15, 1935 – January 4, 1937 | |
| Lieutenant | William P. Pilgeram |
| Preceded by | Frank H. Cooney |
| Succeeded by | Roy E. Ayers |
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| Born | (1884-10-14)October 14, 1884 Savannah, Missouri, U.S. |
| Died | March 1, 1945(1945-03-01) (aged 60) Helena, Montana, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Education | University of Nebraska–Lincoln |
William Elmer Holt (October 14, 1884 – March 1, 1945) was an American politician. He served as thetenth Governor ofMontana from 1935 to 1937.[1]
Holt was born inSavannah, Missouri, and moved with his family to a ranch inMiles City, Montana.[2] He graduated from theUniversity of Nebraska in 1902. He married Lora Howe and they had two children.[3]
Holt was elected to theMontana House of Representatives in 1912, and served one term. He was a member of theMontana State Senate from 1933 to 1935, and was chosen aspresident pro tempore in 1935. He became governor upon the death of GovernorFrank Henry Cooney on December 15, 1935.[4] Holt was defeated for reelection in 1936. He served as the delegate to Democratic National Convention from Montana in 1936.[5]
Holt retired from political life, and later served as aland agent for Northern Pacific Railroad inSeattle, Washington.[6]
Holt died on March 1, 1945, in Seattle, Washington, where he was with the Northern Pacific Land Office.[7]
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