Ford Quint Elvidge | |
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| 2nd appointed Governor of Guam | |
| In office April 23, 1953 (1953-04-23) – May 19, 1956 (1956-05-19) | |
| Appointed by | Dwight D. Eisenhower |
| Preceded by | Carlton Skinner |
| Succeeded by | William Corbett (acting) Richard Barrett Lowe |
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| Born | (1892-11-20)November 20, 1892 Oakland,California, United States |
| Died | July 14, 1980(1980-07-14) (aged 87) Seattle,Washington, United States |
| Nationality |  United States |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Anita M. Elvidge |
| Occupation | Lawyer, governor of Guam |
Ford Quint Elvidge (November 20, 1892 – July 14, 1980) was an American attorney who wasgovernor of Guam from 1953 to 1956.
Elvidge was born November 30, 1892, inOakland, California. He spent his early years in Oakland before moving with his parents and brother in 1911 toVancouver,British Columbia,Canada.
Elvidge was an attorney inSeattle, Washington[1][2][3] when, in January 1953,PresidentDwight D. Eisenhower appointed Elvidge to be the second civiliangovernor of Guam from April 23, 1953, to May 19, 1956.[1][4]
As governor, Elvidge improved Guam'sschool system.[5] He also cut spending while improving the efficiency of many departments.[5] Elvidge resigned in 1956.[5]
Elvidge's wife wasAnita M. Elvidge, an artist. They have three children, Robert, Marthanna, and Carolyn. Elvidge and her family lived inSeattle, Washington, andGuam.[4]
On July 14, 1982, Elvidge died at the age of 87 in Seattle, Washington.[6]
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| Preceded by | Governor of Guam 1953–1956 | Succeeded by William Corbett (acting) |
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