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Hiram Millet Dow (April 21, 1885 – March 7, 1969) was an American attorney and politician who served as the 10th lieutenant governor of New Mexico from January 1, 1937 to January 1, 1939.

Early life and education

Down was born in Cotulla, Texas and raised in Seven Rivers, New Mexico. After graduating from the New Mexico Military Institute in 1905, he earned a Bachelor of Laws from the Washington and Lee University School of Law in 1908.

Career

After graduating from law school, Dow later settled in Roswell, New Mexico, working as a lawyer and serving as the city's mayor. He was also the president of the New Mexico Bar Association and New Mexico Board of Bar Commissioners. Dow was elected lieutenant governor of New Mexico in 1936 and assumed office in 1936. He served for one term under Governor Clyde Tingley.

References

1. "Hiram M. Dow Dies in Roswell". The Albuquerque Tribune. March 8, 1969.
2. "Hiram Dow Collections Offers Glimpse of Early History of Southeastern New Mexico Oil Development". UNM Newsroom. Retrieved 2021-09-29.
3. Stock, Christina (30 September 2019). "Roswell attorney Hiram Dow and football, 1906-07 | Roswell Daily Record". Retrieved 2021-09-29.

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