Edmond Noel

Edmond Favor Noel (* March 4, 1856 in Lexington, Mississippi, † July 30, 1927 ) was an American politician and 1908-1912 Governor of the State of Mississippi.

Early years and political rise

Edmund Noel attended high school in Louisville, Kentucky. After a subsequent law degree in 1877 and its recent approval as a lawyer, he began in his hometown of Lexington to work in his new profession. He became a member of the Democratic Party. Between 1881 and 1882 he was a delegate in the House of Representatives from Mississippi. In 1887 he was district attorney for the fifth judicial district of his state. From 1895 to 1903 he was a member of the Senate of Mississippi. There he was involved in the drafting of some additions to the state constitution. During the Spanish- American War he served as a soldier in the U.S. Army. On August 22, 1907 Edmond Noel was elected governor of his state.

Governor of Mississippi

Noel began his four -year term on 21 January 1908. During his reign, a veterinary committee were formed and improves the child protection laws. In addition, a Food Control Act was passed. At that time, both a school teacher and an agricultural college emerged. For the entire state of Mississippi, a prohibition law was passed. In addition, the official residence of the Governor was renovated after 66 years.

Further CV

After the expiration of his term of office on January 16, 1912 Noel remained politically active. In 1918, he ran unsuccessfully for a seat in Congress. Since 1920 until his death he was again a member of the State Senate. Edmond Noel died on July 30, 1927 and was buried in his hometown of Lexington. He was married twice.