William Walton Kitchin

William Walton Kitchin (born October 9, 1866 in Scotland Neck , Halifax County , North Carolina , † November 9, 1924 ibid) was an American politician and the 52nd governor of the state of North Carolina.

Early years and political advancement

William Kitchin attended Vine Hill Academy and Wake Forest College , where he graduated in 1884. After studying law and being admitted to the bar in 1887, he settled as a lawyer in Roxboro . He belonged to the Democratic Party . In 1890 he became chairman of his party's district faction. Between 1897 and 1909 he represented the fifth constituency of North Carolina in the US House of Representatives in Washington, DC

North Carolina Governor

For the upcoming gubernatorial elections in 1908, he was put up by his party as the top candidate and then elected by the voters. His four-year term began on January 12, 1909 and ended on January 15, 1913. During this time, the budget for education policy was increased and a law against the monopoly of large corporations (trusts) was passed. The state's infrastructure was improved, in particular the expansion of the road network and the railways were further advanced. The governor also stood behind the prohibition law introduced by his predecessor Robert Broadnax Glenn .

After his term in office he returned to practice as a lawyer. William Kitchin died in November 1924. He was married to Musette Satterfield. The couple had six children.

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SURNAME	Kitchin, William Walton
BRIEF DESCRIPTION	American politician
DATE OF BIRTH	October 9, 1866
PLACE OF BIRTH	at Scotland Neck , North Carolina
DATE OF DEATH	November 9, 1924
Place of death	Scotland Neck , North Carolina