William A. Egan
William Allen Egan (October 8, 1914 – May 6, 1984) was an American Democratic politician. He was the first and the fourth governor of the State of Alaska from January 3, 1959 to 1966 and 1970 to 1974.
Bill Egan | |
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| 1st and 4th Governor of Alaska | |
| In office December 7, 1970 – December 2, 1974 | |
| Lieutenant | H. A. Boucher |
| Preceded by | Keith Miller |
| Succeeded by | Jay Hammond |
| In office January 3, 1959 – December 5, 1966 | |
| Lieutenant | Hugh Wade |
| Preceded by | Waino Hendrickson (as Territorial Governor) |
| Succeeded by | Wally Hickel |
| United States Shadow Senator from the Alaska Territory | |
| In office October 6, 1956 – January 3, 1959 | |
| Preceded by | Seat established |
| Succeeded by | Bob Bartlett (U.S. Senator) |
| Personal details | |
| Born | William Allen Egan October 8, 1914 Valdez, Alaska, U.S. |
| Died | May 6, 1984 (aged 69) Anchorage, Alaska, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse(s) | Neva McKittrick (1940–1984) |
| Children | 2, including Dennis |
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| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  United States |
| Branch/service |  United States Army |
| Battles/wars | World War II |
Egan died on May 6, 1984 at the age of 69 from lung cancer in Anchorage, Alaska.[1]
References
- The Associated Press. "State tributes mount for Bill Egan, 69", Fairbanks Daily News-Miner. May 7, 1984. Page A1.
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