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| 6th Governor of Montana | |
| In office 1913–1921 | |
| Preceded by | Edwin L. Norris |
| Succeeded by | Joseph M. Dixon |
| Personal details | |
| Born | August 2, 1872 Woodsfield, Ohio |
| Died | September 15, 1939(1939-09-15) (aged 67) Helena, Montana |
| Nationality | American |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Residence | Helena, Montana |
| Alma mater | University of Kansas |
| Occupation | Lawyer |
Samuel Vernon Stewart (August 2, 1872 – September 15, 1939) was a Democrat, an attorney, former Montana Supreme Court Justice and the sixth Governor of Montana.
Biography
Stewart was born in Monroe County, Ohio, attended Kansas State Normal School, and earned a law degree from the University of Kansas in 1898. He married Stella Baker and they had three daughters.
Stewart practiced law in Virginia City, Montana, where he served as city attorney and county attorney for Madison County, Montana. He was chosen as chairman of the Montana Democratic Party in 1910, serving for two years.
Stewart was elected governor in 1912, serving two terms from 1913 to 1921. It was under his governing that Jeannette Rankin became the first female Congress member. During his tenure, a fish and game law was sanctioned, a council of defense was authorized, a state highway commission was organized, a sedition act was passed, World War I issues were dealt with, and two additional justices were added to the state supreme court.
After leaving office as governor, Stewart was elected to one term in the Montana House of Representatives (1930–32). He was appointed to the Montana Supreme Court in 1932, serving there until his death in 1939.
Death
Stewart died on September 15, 1939 and is interred at Forestvale Cemetery, Helena, Lewis and Clark County, Montana USA.
References
- Netstate.com
- "Sam V. Stewart". National Governors Association. Retrieved 9 October 2012.
- "Sam V. Stewart". Find A Grave. Retrieved 9 October 2012.
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