Hugh Wade
Hugh Joseph Wade (June 29, 1901 – March 25, 1995) was an American Democratic politician who served as the first secretary of state of Alaska, serving from January 3, 1959, until December 5, 1966.
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| Secretary of State of Alaska | |
| In office January 3, 1959 – December 5, 1966 | |
| Governor | William A. Egan |
| Preceded by | Waino E. Hendrickson as Secretary of Alaska Territory |
| Succeeded by | Keith H. Miller |
| Personal details | |
| Born | June 29, 1901 Dougherty, Iowa, U.S. |
| Died | March 25, 1995 (aged 93) Juneau, Alaska |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse(s) | Madge Case |
| Relatives | Martin Wade (uncle) |
In 1959, due to the illness of Governor Bill Egan, Wade, as Secretary of State, served as acting governor of Alaska.[1]
He was previously the territorial treasurer,[2] serving from 1954 to January 1st, 1959.[3]
References
- Hugh Wade, retrieved April 14, 2022
- "Territorial Treasurer". Fairbanks Daily News-Miner. Fairbanks, Alaska. February 3, 1958. p. 4. Retrieved May 9, 2020 – via Newspapers.com.
- Hugh Wade, retrieved April 14, 2022
External links
- Juneau-Douglas City Museum Photo of Hugh and Madge Wade with Bob Bartlett and John F. Kennedy
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