J. Millard Tawes
| J. Millard Tawes | |
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| Treasurer of Maryland | |
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In office 1973–1975 |
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| Preceded by | John Luetkemeyer |
| Succeeded by | J. Millard Tawes |
| 54th Governor of Maryland | |
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In office January 14, 1959 – January 25, 1967 |
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| Preceded by | Theodore R. McKeldin |
| Succeeded by | Spiro T. Agnew |
| Comptroller of Maryland | |
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In office 1950–1959 |
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| Preceded by | James J. Lacy |
| Succeeded by | Louis L. Goldstein |
| Comptroller of Maryland | |
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In office 1939–1947 |
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| Preceded by | William S. Gordy, Jr. |
| Succeeded by | James J. Lacy |
| Personal details | |
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April 8, 1894 Crisfield, Maryland |
| Died | June 25, 1979 (aged 85) Crisfield, Maryland |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse(s) | Helen Avalynne Gibson |
| Children | Philip and Jimmie Lee (Tawes) Wilson |
| Religion | Methodist |
John Millard Tawes (April 8, 1894 – June 25, 1979), a member of the United States Democratic Party, was the 54th Governor of Maryland in the United States from 1959 to 1967. He remains the only Marylander to be elected to the three positions of State Treasurer, Comptroller, and governor.
Tawes was born to James and Alice (née Byrd) Tawes in Crisfield, Maryland. He received his early education in the Somerset County, Maryland public schools, and later attended Bryant and Stratton Business College where he studied banking and accounting. After college, Tawes earned a living working in lumbering and canning firms that were owned by his father, which later expanded into shipbuilding, baking, and banking. Tawes married Helen Avalynne Gibson on December 25, 1915 and with whom he had two children.
Tawes' political career began in 1930 when he was elected as clerk of the court for Somerset County, Maryland, narrowly defeating his opponent Harry T. Phoebus by 72 votes. After winning re-election in 1934, Tawes pursued state office. In 1938, he was elected Comptroller of Maryland, defeating Republican rival William G. Jack by 140,000 votes. Under Tawes, the state budget of Maryland nearly quadrupled in just six years. He was re-elected as Comptroller in 1942.
In 1946, Tawes ran for governor of Maryland but lost to William Preston Lane, Jr. in the Democratic primary. Tawes initially retired, but was appointed by Governor Lane to serve as a State Banking Commissioner in 1947. Tawes held that position until 1950, when he was appointed Comptroller to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of James J. Lacy. He was re-elected to the office in 1950 and 1954.
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