Ned McWherter
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Ned Ray McWherter (October 15, 1930 – April 4, 2011) was an American businessman and politician who served as the 46th Governor of Tennessee, from 1987 to 1995. Prior to that, he served as Speaker of the Tennessee House of Representatives from 1973 to 1987, the longest tenure as Speaker up to that time.[2]: 79
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Ned Ray McWherter | |
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46th Governor of Tennessee | |
In office January 17, 1987 – January 21, 1995 | |
Lieutenant | John S. Wilder |
Preceded by | Lamar Alexander |
Succeeded by | Don Sundquist |
77th Speaker of the Tennessee House of Representatives | |
In office January 20, 1973 – January 13, 1987 | |
Preceded by | James McKinney |
Succeeded by | Ed Murray[1] |
Member of the Tennessee House of Representatives | |
In office January 7, 1969 – January 13, 1987 | |
Preceded by | Milton H. Hamilton Jr. |
Succeeded by | Roy Herron |
Personal details | |
Born | (1930-10-15)October 15, 1930 Palmersville, Tennessee, U.S. |
Died | April 4, 2011(2011-04-04) (aged 80) Nashville, Tennessee, U.S. |
Resting place | Sunset Cemetery, Dresden, Tennessee |
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse |
Bette Jean Beck
(m. 1953; died 1973) |
Children | 2 |
Residence | Cary Lawn |
Occupation | Businessman, farmer |
Military service | |
Allegiance | United States Tennessee |
Branch/service | Tennessee National Guard |
Years of service | 1947–1968 |
Rank | Captain |
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