Ford Quint Elvidge

Ford Quint Elvidge
2nd Appointed Governor of Guam
In office April 23, 1953 – May 19, 1956
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
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.^[1] Before becoming Governor, Elvidge had been an attorney in Seattle, Washington.^[1][2][3]

Early life

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.

Governorship

As Governor, Elvidge improved Guam's school system.^[4] He also cut spending while improving the efficiency of many departments.^[4] Elvidge resigned in 1956.^[4]

Death

He died at the age of 87 in Seattle on July 14, 1982.^[5]

References

1. Dakota State University (2004). "Richard Barrett Lowe". American Samoa. Retrieved May 7, 2009.
2. "The Work of Justice". TIME. May 5, 1958. Retrieved May 7, 2009.
3. Denslow, W.R.; Truman, H.S. (2004). 10,000 Famous Freemasons From A To J Part One. Kessinger Publishing. pp. 1–20. ISBN 9781417975785. Retrieved November 16, 2014.
4. Cunningham, Lawrence J.; Janice J. Beaty (2001). A History of Guam. Bess Press. pp. 295–298. ISBN 1-57306-068-2.
5. Washington State Bar Association (1980). Washington State Bar News. 34. Washington State Bar Association. ISSN 0886-5213. Retrieved November 16, 2014.