John C. B. Ehringhaus

John Christoph Blucher Ehringhaus ( born February 3, 1882 in Elizabeth City, Pasquotank County, North Carolina; † July 31, 1949 ) was an American politician and 58th Governor of North Carolina.

Early years and political rise

John Ehringhaus attended Atlantic Christian Collegiate Institute and then the University of North Carolina. There, he finished his law degree in 1903. In the same year he was elected as a member of the Democratic Party in the House of Representatives from North Carolina. In the years 1907 and 1908 he was again a member of this body. Between 1910 and 1922 he worked as a prosecutor. The next step on his career ladder was his party's nomination for top candidates for the upcoming 1932 gubernatorial elections.

Governor of North Carolina

After winning election, he resigned on January 5, 1933 at his new office. His four-year term ended on January 7, 1937. During his tenure, he had to deal with the consequences of the world economic crisis. He also benefited from the actions of the federal government under President Franklin D. Roosevelt and his New Deal program. He campaigned for the establishment of a Commission, which had the task to electrify the rural areas of the country. With the help of electricity production should be increased again there. In addition, the criminal justice system were reformed and passed laws to protect workers. Another law provided for the introduction of the system organized for school books.

Retirement

After the expiration of his term of office Ehringhaus worked as a lawyer again. At times, he also worked on the staff of the U.S. District Attorney. John Ehringhaus died on 31 July 1949 and was buried in the cemetery of Elizabeth City. He was married to Matilda Bradford Haughton, with whom he had three children.