Myra Horner Camden Atkinson

Myra Horner Camden Atkinson
Myra Horner Camden Atkinson
Born July 21, 1844(1844-07-21)
Lumberport, West Virginia
Died April 13, 1925(1925-04-13) (aged 80)
Clarksburg, West Virginia
Nationality American
Known for First lady of West Virginia, 1897-1901

Myra Horner Camden Atkinson (1844–1925) was the wife of former Governor of West Virginia George W. Atkinson and served as that state's First Lady, 1897-1901. She was born July 21, 1844, at Lumberport, West Virginia. In June 1897, shortly after he became governor, she married George W. Atkinson, after being twice widowed. After leaving office, she took an active interest in family history and was a member of social groups in Charleston, Parkersburg, and Clarksburg, West Virginia. She died at Clarksburg April 13, 1925, nine days after the death of Gov. Atkinson.[1]

References

  1. ^ "West Virginia's First Ladies," West Virginia Division of Culture and History, June 2007.
Honorary titles
Preceded by
Belle Goshorn MacCorkle
First Lady of West Virginia
1897 – 1901
Succeeded by
Agnes Ward White

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