Lee Hawse Patteson
Lee Hawse Patteson (1902–1955) was the wife of former Governor of West Virginia Okey L. Patteson and served as that state's First Lady, 1949-1953. She was born May 28, 1902 at Romney, West Virginia. She married Okey L. Patteson in 1923. As first lady, she entertained guests and began the tradition of decorating the trees around the West Virginia Governor's Mansion for the holidays. She also obtained a pilot's license while serving as first lady. She died in Mt. Hope, West Virginia on August 2, 1955.[1]
Lee Hawse Patteson | |
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| Born | May 28, 1902 |
| Died | August 2, 1955 (aged 53) |
| Nationality | American |
| Known for | First lady of West Virginia, 1949-1953 |
References
- "West Virginia's First Ladies," West Virginia Division of Culture and History, June 2007.
| Honorary titles | ||
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| Preceded by Nancy Massie Meadows |
First Lady of West Virginia 1949 – 1953 |
Succeeded by Valerie Allen Marland |
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