Cecil H. Underwood

Cecil Harland Underwood (November 5, 1922 – November 24, 2008) was an American Republican Party politician from West Virginia, known for the length of his career. He was governor of West Virginia from 1957 until 1961 and from 1997 until 2001. He ran for reelection in 2000 but was defeated by Bob Wise. Underwood was both the youngest and the oldest person ever to serve as Governor of West Virginia, as well as the oldest serving governor of the sta... more

Date of birth:

  • Nov 5, 1922

Date of death:

  • Nov 24, 2008 (age 86 years)

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  • Cecil Harland Underwood
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  • 1939
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