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Today in WV History
11 Feb

Clarence Watson Meadows was born in Beckley

Clarence Watson Meadows (February 11, 1904 - September 12, 1961) was the 22nd governor of West Virginia. He was born in Beckley. His mother hoped he would become a Baptist minister, but he ultimately followed his father's bent and entered politics...

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