Elliot Woolfolk Major

Elliot Woolfolk Major ( born October 20, 1864, Lincoln County, Missouri; † July 9, 1949 in Eureka, Missouri ) was a U.S. Representative (Democratic Party) and from 1913 to 1917 the 33rd Governor of Missouri.

Early years and political rise

Elliot Major attended the public schools in Lincoln County. Then he was on the Watson Seminary in Pike County. After a subsequent law degree, he was admitted in 1885 as a lawyer. Major political rise began with a mandate in the House of Representatives from Missouri, which he held 1897-1901. Between 1909 and 1913 he was Minister of Justice ( Attorney General ) of Missouri. In November 1912 he was elected governor of his state.

Governor of Missouri

Major took up his new post on 13 January 1913. In his four-year tenure originated in Missouri some new authorities. These included the Highway Administration ( Highway Commission ), a parole board, the blind help and a committee for public services. In addition, at that time the national flag of Missouri was officially launched and introduced.

After the end of his term in January 1917, Major withdrew from politics and was returned to the bar. His office was located in St. Louis. Major Eliot died in 1949 and was buried in the city of Bowling Green Cemetery. He was married to Elizabeth Myers, with whom he had three children.