Ford Quint Elvidge
| Ford Quint Elvidge | |
|---|---|
| 2nd Appointed Governor of Guam | |
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In office April 23, 1953 – May 19, 1956 |
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| Preceded by | Carlton Skinner |
| Succeeded by |
William Corbett (acting) Richard Barrett Lowe |
| Personal details | |
| Born |
November 20, 1892 Oakland, California |
| Died | July 14, 1980 (aged 87) Seattle, Washington |
| Nationality |
 United States
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| Political party | Republican |
Ford Quint Elvidge (November 20, 1892 – July 14, 1980) was Governor of Guam from April 23, 1953 to May 19, 1956, the second civilian governor of the island. After President Dwight D. Eisenhower took office in January 1953, he appointed Elvidge Governor. Before becoming Governor, Elvidge had been an attorney in Seattle, Washington.
Elvidge was born November 30, 1892 in Oakland, California, Ford Elvidge spent his early years in Oakland before moving with his parents and brother in 1911 to Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.
As Governor, Elvidge improved Guam's school system. He also cut spending while improving the efficiency of many departments. Elvidge resigned in 1956.
He died at the age of 87 in Seattle on July 14, 1982.
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