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Wally Barron (William Wallace Barron) was born on 8 December, 1911 in Elkins, West Virginia, U.S., is an American politician. Discover Wally Barron's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 90 years old?

Popular As William Wallace Barron
Occupation N/A
Age 90 years old
Zodiac Sign Sagittarius
Born 8 December, 1911
Birthday 8 December
Birthplace Elkins, West Virginia, U.S.
Date of death 12 November, 2002
Died Place Charlotte, North Carolina, U.S.
Nationality United States

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His wife is Opal Wilcox

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1911

William Wallace Barron (December 8, 1911 – November 12, 2002) was an American Democratic politician in West Virginia.

1949

In 1949, he was elected mayor of Elkins.

1950

He became a member of the West Virginia House of Delegates in 1950 and was re-elected in 1952.

1952

He resigned his seat when appointed as Liquor Control Commissioner by Governor William C. Marland subsequent to the 1952 election.

1956

He was nominated to Attorney General in 1956.

1960

In 1960, he was elected governor of West Virginia and continued the clean government and civil rights reforms that had been instituted by his predecessor, Cecil H. Underwood.

1961

He was the state's 26th Governor from 1961 to 1965.

He was born in Elkins, West Virginia.

He attended Washington and Lee University and the West Virginia University Law School.

During World War II, he served in the United States Army.

1968

On August 30, 1968, Barron was acquitted of federal charges concerning alleged money kickbacks and rigged state contract schemes in which he and several of his associates were involved.

It was later realized that Barron and his wife, Opal Barron, had bribed the jury foreman.

Barron was indicted, pleaded guilty and was sentenced to 25 years in prison, albeit this was reduced to 12 years.

He served four years of his sentence.

2002

He died on November 12, 2002, in Charlotte, North Carolina.