Emmet D. Boyle
Emmet Derby Boyle (July 26, 1879 – January 3, 1926) was an American politician. He was the 13th Governor of Nevada. He was a member of the Democratic Party.
Emmet D. Boyle | |
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13th Governor of Nevada | |
In office January 4, 1915 – January 1, 1923 | |
Lieutenant | Maurice J. Sullivan |
Preceded by | Tasker Oddie |
Succeeded by | James G. Scrugham |
Personal details | |
Born | Gold Hill, Nevada, U.S. | July 26, 1879
Died | January 3, 1926 46) Reno, Nevada, U.S. | (aged
Resting place | Masonic Memorial Gardens, Reno |
Political party | Democratic |
Biography
Boyle was born on July 26, 1879 in Gold Hill, Nevada, making him the first governor of Nevada to be born in the state. He was a mining engineer, and was the Governor of Nevada from 1915 to 1923.[1] He also served as president of the Reno Chamber of Commerce.[2]
As governor, he gained prominence for his opposition to boxing.[2] In 1918, he refused to allow Fred Fulton and Jess Willard to fight in the state.[2]
After retiring as governor, he served as publisher of the Nevada State Journal.[2]
Boyle died on January 3, 1926 in Reno, Nevada, at the age of 46.[1]
References
- Myles, Myrtle Tate (1972). Nevada's Governors: From Territorial Days to the Present, 1861-1971. Sparks, NV: Western Printing & Publishing Co. p. 310. ISBN 0-912814-01-1.
- "Ex-Gov. ED Boyle of Nevada is Dead". New York Times. 4 January 1926.
External links
- Emmet D. Boyle at Find a Grave
- A Guide to the Emmet Derby Boyle Papers, 88-02. Special Collections, University Libraries, University of Nevada, Reno.
- A Guide to the Emmet Derby Boyle Scrapbooks, NC09. Special Collections, University Libraries, University of Nevada, Reno.
Party political offices | ||
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Preceded by Denver S. Dickerson |
Democratic nominee for Governor of Nevada 1914, 1918 |
Succeeded by James G. Scrugham |
Political offices | ||
Preceded by Tasker Oddie |
Governor of Nevada 1915 – 1923 |
Succeeded by James G. Scrugham |
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