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First Ladies And Gentlemen Of Guam
First Lady or First Gentleman of Guam is the title attributed to the spouse of the governor of Guam. The current first gentleman is Jeffrey Cook, husband of Governor Lou Leon Guerrero Lourdes Aflague "Lou" Leon Guerrero (born November 8, 1950) is an American politician who has served as the 9th governor of Guam since 2019. She was president and CEO of the Bank of Guam from 2007 to 2017, having previously served as a senator of ..., who has held the position since January 7, 2019. List of first ladies and gentlemen of Guam First ladies of American naval governors First ladies of American military governors First ladies of appointed civilian governors (1949–1971) First ladies and gentlemen of elected governors (1971–present) References {{DEFAULTSORT:First Ladies and Gentlemen of Guam ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Agaña Heights
Agana Heights ( ch, Tutuhan) is one of the nineteen villages in the United States territory of Guam. It is located in the hills south of Hagåtña (formerly Agana), in the central part of the island. United States Naval Hospital Guam is located in this largely residential village. Demographics The U.S. Census Bureau has the municipality in multiple census-designated places: Agana Heights, and U.S. Naval Hospital. Education The village is served by the Guam Public School System Agana Heights Elementary School is in Agana Heights. Jose Rios Middle School in Piti serves sections of Agana Heights south of Tutujan Drive. George Washington High School in Mangilao serves the village.Guam's Public High Schools ." ''Guam Public School System''. Accessed September 8, 2008. In addition, |
James Sutherland Spore
James Sutherland Spore (May 13, 1885 – April 28, 1937) was a commander in the United States Navy. He served as acting governor of Guam from February 27, 1921 to February 7, 1922 and as acting governor of American Samoa from March 24, 1931 to April 22, 1931. James S. Spore grew up in Bay City, Michigan and graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy with the nickname of "Wooden Willie." His sister was Marian Spore Bush and he had three children. Career Spore served as acting Naval governor of Guam from February 27, 1921 to February 7, 1922. Spore served as acting governor of American Samoa from March 24, 1931 to April 22, 1931. As of 1933, he was stationed in San Pedro, California. After retiring from the Navy, he moved to La Mesa, California (in San Diego County) to farm avocados. Personal life On April 29, 1916, Spore married Grace Walling at St. Andrews Episcopal Church in South Orange, New Jersey South Orange, officially the Township of South Orange Village, is a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Annabel Parlett McMillin
Annabel Parlett McMillin is an American former First Lady of Guam. Early life McMillin's parents are Mr. and Mrs. David O. Parlett. Career In 1940, when George McMillin was appointed the military Governor of Guam, McMillin became the First Lady of Guam on April 20, 1940, until December 10, 1941. On November 12, 1943, McMillin sponsored the launching of USS Guam (CB-2) in Camden, New Jersey. In May 1945, McMillin sponsored the launching of SS American Victory at California Shipbuilding Corporation in Los Angeles Harbor, California. McMillin's daughter was a matron of honor at the launching. Personal life On October 23, 1912, McMillin married George McMillin, who became a Naval Governor of Guam, at her parents' home in Annapolis, Maryland. They have one daughter, Anne. In December 1941, McMillin's husband surrendered to the Japanese and became a prisoner of war. McMillin and her family lived in places including Long Beach, California and Guam. McMillin's daughter A ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
James Thomas Alexander
James Thomas Alexander (August 25, 1888 – January 16, 1952) was a United States Navy captain who served as the 37th naval governor of Guam. He served as a commanding officer of ships during both World War I and World War II, receiving the Navy Cross for his actions during the First World War. He was an outspoken advocate for increased naval power and bases to improve American defensive networks. As governor, he improved the defenses of Guam by building additional military facilities, dredging the Apra Harbor, increasing the officers on the island, and building a sea wall. Life Alexander was born on August 25, 1888, and lived much of his life in Kansas. He died on January 16, 1952. Naval career Alexander graduated from the United States Naval Academy in 1910. While there, he rowed for the Navy Midshipmen men's crew team. During World War I he served as commanding officer of both the USS ''Sterett'' and the USS ''Porter'', for which he received the Navy Cross. Following the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Benjamin McCandlish
Benjamin Vaughan McCandlish (June 3, 1886 – October 16, 1975) was a United States Navy flag officer who served as the 36th Naval Governor of Guam and was a recipient of the Navy Cross. Early life On June 3, 1886, McCandlish was born in Petersburg, Virginia. McCandlish was the fifth of six children of James Gray McCandlish (1854-1899) and Lelia Jane (nee Vaughan) McCandlish (1856-1937). McCandlish's siblings include, Elsie Gray McCandlish, Walter Taliaferro McCandlish, Lelia Vaughan 'Dee Dee' McCandlish, James Gray McCandlish, Jr. and Sarah Ellen 'Sadie' McCandlish. Education In 1909, McCandlish earned a degree from the United States Naval Academy in 1909. Career Naval service As an ensign, McCandlish served aboard , an armored cruiser that was renamed USS ''Saratoga'' in 1911. During World War I, on August 25, 1918, McCandlish commanded , a , during its mission to escort troops to Europe through waters infested by German U-boats, until August 6, 1919. For his action ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Margherita Wood McCandlish
Margherita Wood McCandlish (December 31, 1892 - August 25, 1954) is an American former First Lady of Guam. Early life On December 31, 1892, McCandlish was born as Margherita Wilson Wood in Manhattan, New York City, New York. McCandlish's father was Franklyn Wilson Wood. McCandlish's mother was Clara Wilson Wood. McCandlish has two brothers, Ralph Frederick Wood and Franklyn Wilson Wood Jr. Career In 1936, when Benjamin McCandlish was appointed as the military Governor of Guam, McCandlish became the First Lady of Guam on March 27, 1936, until February 8, 1938. Personal life On June 12, 1914 in Manila, Philippine Islands, McCandlish married Benjamin Vaughan McCandlish, who later became a United States Navy officer and the 36th Naval Governor of Guam. McCandlish and her family lived in places such as Guam and near Bishopsville, South Carolina. () McCandlish's brother Ralph Wood became an Ensign in the United States Navy, and later a Rear Admiral. () On August 25, 1954, M ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
George A
George may refer to: People * George (given name) * George (surname) * George (singer), American-Canadian singer George Nozuka, known by the mononym George * George Washington, First President of the United States * George W. Bush, 43rd President of the United States * George H. W. Bush, 41st President of the United States * George V, King of Great Britain, Ireland, the British Dominions and Emperor of India from 1910-1936 * George VI, King of Great Britain, Ireland, the British Dominions and Emperor of India from 1936-1952 * Prince George of Wales * George Papagheorghe also known as Jorge / GEØRGE * George, stage name of Giorgio Moroder * George Harrison, an English musician and singer-songwriter Places South Africa * George, Western Cape ** George Airport United States * George, Iowa * George, Missouri * George, Washington * George County, Mississippi * George Air Force Base, a former U.S. Air Force base located in California Characters * George (Peppa Pig), a 2-year-old ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Edmund Root
Edmund Spence Root (December 27, 1881 – February 27, 1961) was a United States Navy Captain who served as the 34th Naval Governor of Guam. He graduated from the United States Naval Academy in 1905, serving on many ships as an ensign. He served as the inaugural commanding officer of two ships: and . He served during World War I as commander of the U-boat hunting , for which he received a letter of commendation. As governor, he generated controversy by expelling 112 Japanese laborers from Guam. The Guam Museum also opened during his term of office. Early life On December 27, 1882, Root was born in Delaware, Ohio. Root's parents were George Root and Lori Spence. Career Naval Root was appointed to the United States Naval Academy from Ohio in 1901. He reported aboard in 1906, and 1908 he served aboard as an ensign. On April 4, 1910, he began service aboard . In 1913, he served aboard . During World War I, Root served within the Bureau of Navigation and then with the de ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Willis W
Willis may refer to: Places United States * Willis, Florida, an unincorporated community * Willis, Indiana, an unincorporated community * Willis, Kansas, a city * Willis, Michigan, an unincorporated community * Willis, Nebraska, an unincorporated community * Willis, Oklahoma, an unincorporated community * Willis, Texas, a city * Willis, Floyd County, Virginia, an unincorporated community * Willis, Russell County, Virginia, an unincorporated community * Willis River, a tributary of the James River in Virginia Elsewhere * Willis, Grenada, a town * Willis Island, Coral Sea Islands Territory, Australia * Willis Islands, South Georgia Islands Arts and entertainment Works * ''Giselle'' or ''The Willis'', a ballet (in the ballet, the Willis are a group of supernatural women) * ''Le Villi'' (''The Willis'' or ''The Fairies''), an opera-ballet composed by Giacomo Puccini * ''Willis'' (album), by The Pietasters Fictional characters * Willis Jackson (character), in the 1970s-1980s Am ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sue Worthington Bradley
Sue Worthington Bradley (born Sue Worthington Cox; December 25, 1883 – August 30, 1970) was the American First Lady of Guam from 1929 to 1931. She was the wife of naval Governor of Guam Willis W. Bradley. Early life On December 25, 1883, Bradley was born as Sue Worthington Cox in Baltimore, Maryland. Bradley's father was Henry Cox (1847-1915). Bradley's mother was Elizabeth Janney (nee Merrefield) Cox (1850-1926). Bradley's siblings include Rebecca, Lillian, Josephine and Douglas. Bradley attended Edgeworth School, a day and boarding school in Baltimore, Maryland. Career In 1929, when Willis W. Bradley was appointed the military Governor of Guam, Bradley became the First Lady of Guam on June 11, 1929, until March 15, 1931. Bradley became the President of Officers' Wives Club. On March 26, 1964, Bradley sponsored the launching of USS Bradley at Bethlehem Steel Co in San Francisco, California. The USS Bradley was named for Bradley's husband, Captain Willis Winter Bradle ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lloyd Stowell Shapley
Lloyd Stowell Shapley (November 3, 1875 – August 16, 1959) was a United States Navy Captain (United States)#U.S. Navy, U.S. Coast Guard, U.S. Public Health Service, and National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Captain who served as the 32nd Naval Governor of Guam. Shapley served as governor from April 7, 1926, to June 11, 1929. Early life Shapley was born in Lebanon, New York. Career In 1920, Shapley was assigned to the torpedo station at Keyport, Washington. In 1922, Shapley took command of USS Neches (AO-5), until October 4, 1923. On April 7, 1926, Shapley took an oath and became the List of governors of Guam, Naval Governor of Guam, until June 11, 1929. As governor of Guam, Shapley pushed for the Navy to approve a Flag of Guam; he succeeded in gaining approval in 1929, though the design changed 19 years later. The flag consisted of a blue field with a central red-lined figure containing a Guamanian sling stone. During his time in office, he had already retir ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Elizabeth Harrison Shapley
Elizabeth Harrison Shapley was an American former First Lady of Guam. Early life On February 11, 1884, Shapley was born as Elizabeth Harrison McCormick in New York City, New York. Career In 1926, when Lloyd Stowell Shapley was appointed the military Governor of Guam, Shapley became the First Lady of Guam on April 7, 1926, until June 11, 1929. Personal life On April 9, 1902, Shapley married Charles Frederick Herreshoff, who later became an automobile designer/manufacturer and an architect. Shapeley's full name became Elizabeth Harrison McCormick Herrshoff. On August 1, 1912, Shapley divorced Charles Frederick Herreshoff. On November 6, 1912, on Mare Island in Vallejo, California, Shapley married Lloyd Stowell Shapley, who later became a United States Navy Captain and Military Governor of Guam. Shapley had three children from her previous marriage, Alan, Elizabeth Sult, and Sylvia. Shapley's son Alan Shapley (1903-1973) became a Lieutenant General of the United States ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
