John Ehringhaus

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

Early years and political advancement

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

North Carolina Governor

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

Retirement

At the end of his tenure, Ehringhaus returned to work as a lawyer. At times he also served on the US District Attorney's staff. John Ehringhaus died on July 31, 1949 and was buried in Elizabeth City Cemetery. He was married to Matilda Bradford Haughton, with whom he had three children.

literature

Robert Sobel and John Raimo (Eds.): Biographical Directory of the Governors of the United States, 1789–1978. Volume 2, Meckler Books, Westport, Conn. 1978, 4 volumes

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SURNAME	Ehringhaus, John
ALTERNATIVE NAMES	Ehringhaus, John Christoph Blucher
BRIEF DESCRIPTION	American politician
DATE OF BIRTH	February 3, 1882
PLACE OF BIRTH	Elizabeth City , North Carolina
DATE OF DEATH	July 31, 1949
Place of death	Elizabeth City , North Carolina