- Martin Grove Brumbaugh
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Martin Grove Brumbaugh 26th Governor of Pennsylvania In office
January 20, 1915 – January 15, 1919Lieutenant Frank McClain Preceded by John Tener Succeeded by William Sproul Personal details Born April 14, 1862
Huntingdon County, PennsylvaniaDied March 14, 1930 (aged 67)
Pinehurst, North CarolinaPolitical party Republican Religion Church of the Brethren Martin Grove Brumbaugh, A.M., Ph.D. (April 14, 1862 – March 14, 1930) was Pennsylvania's 26th Governor, a Republican. He is frequently referred to as M.G. Brumbaugh, as is common in the Brumbaugh family.
Biography
Brumbaugh attended Huntingdon Normal School, graduating in 1881. He assumed the role of president of the same school, renamed Juniata College, in 1895, and continued at the post until 1910. He remained closely connected to the college, returning to the position of the president in 1924.
Brumbaugh died unexpectedly on March 14, 1930 while on vacation in Pinehurst, North Carolina.
Brumbaugh Hall is one of the 14 residence halls in the East Halls area of the Pennsylvania State University University Park campus, all named after Pennsylvania Governors.
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Political offices Preceded by
John TenerGovernor of Pennsylvania
1915–1919Succeeded by
William SproulParty political offices Preceded by
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