William G. Conley, American journalist, lawyer, and politician, 18th Governor of West Virginia (born 1866)

William G. Conley

American politician (1866–1940)

William Gustavus Conley was an American lawyer and politician who served as the Attorney General of West Virginia (1908–1913) and 18th governor of West Virginia as a Republican.

List of governors of West Virginia

The governor of West Virginia is the head of government of West Virginia and the commander-in-chief of the state's military forces. The governor has a duty to enforce state laws, and the power to either approve or veto bills passed by the West Virginia Legislature, to convene…