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South Carolina "Carrie" Bronson Hatfield

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South Carolina "Carrie" Bronson Hatfield
Born(1876-09-09)September 9, 1876
Warfield, Kentucky, U.S.
DiedMay 8, 1962(1962-05-08) (aged 85)
Huntington, West Virginia, U.S.
NationalityAmerican
Known forFirst lady of West Virginia, 1913-1917

South Carolina "Carrie" Bronson Hatfield (September 9, 1876 – May 8, 1962) was the wife of former Governor of West Virginia Henry D. Hatfield and served as that state's First Lady, 1913–1917. She was born September 9, 1876, at Warfield, Kentucky. In 1895, she married Henry D. Hatfield. As first lady, she hosted social gatherings and participated in Charleston civic affairs. After leaving office, the Hatfields resided in Washington, D.C. where Gov. Hatfield served a term in the United States Senate, then moved to Huntington, West Virginia where she died on May 8, 1962.

References

  1. "West Virginia's First Ladies," West Virginia Division of Culture and History, June 2007.
Honorary titles
Preceded byMary Miller Glasscock First Lady of West Virginia
1913–1917
Succeeded byEdna Brady Cornwell
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