R. Gregg Cherry
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Robert Gregg Cherry (October 17, 1891 – June 25, 1957) was an American politician and lawyer who served as the 61st governor of the U.S. state of North Carolina from 1945 to 1949.
Quick Facts 61st Governor of North Carolina, Lieutenant ...
R. Gregg Cherry | |
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61st Governor of North Carolina | |
In office January 4, 1945 – January 6, 1949 | |
Lieutenant | Lynton Y. Ballentine |
Preceded by | J. Melville Broughton |
Succeeded by | W. Kerr Scott |
Mayor of Gastonia, North Carolina | |
In office 1919–1923 | |
Personal details | |
Born | Robert Gregg Cherry (1891-10-17)October 17, 1891 York County, South Carolina, U.S. |
Died | June 25, 1957(1957-06-25) (aged 65) Gastonia, North Carolina, U.S. |
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse | Lula Mildred Stafford |
Alma mater | Duke University |
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