Rawghlie Clement Stanford
American judge (1879–1963) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Rawghlie Clement Stanford (August 2, 1879 – December 15, 1963) was an American judge and politician who served as the fifth governor of Arizona from 1937 to 1939. He later served on the Arizona Supreme Court from 1943 until 1955, including three years as chief justice.
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Rawghlie Clement Stanford | |
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5th Governor of Arizona | |
In office January 4, 1937 – January 2, 1939 | |
Preceded by | Benjamin B. Moeur |
Succeeded by | Robert T. Jones |
17th Chief Justice, Arizona Supreme Court | |
In office February 1945 – December 1948 | |
Preceded by | Henry D. Ross |
Succeeded by | Arthur T. LaPrade |
Justice, Arizona Supreme Court | |
In office 1943–1955 | |
Preceded by | Alfred C. Lockwood |
Succeeded by | Fred C. Struckmeyer, Jr. |
Personal details | |
Born | (1879-08-02)August 2, 1879 Buffalo Gap, Texas, U.S. |
Died | December 15, 1963(1963-12-15) (aged 84) Phoenix, Arizona, U.S. |
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse | Ruth Butchee (m. 1906–1957, her death) |
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