Fred S. Alward

Fred S. Alward (born November 21, 1893 in Australia - † June 25, 1987 ) was an American politician . Between 1935 and 1939 he was lieutenant governor of the state of Nevada .

Career

In 1908, Fred Alward came to the United States from his native Australia. He became an American citizen and took a soldier in the US Army in the First World War in part. After studying law and being admitted to the bar , he worked in this profession in several western states. In 1926 he moved to Las Vegas , Nevada, where he was instrumental in the development of this city. He also practiced as a lawyer in his new hometown. He was one of the first Las Vegas lawyers to be admitted to the United States Supreme Court .

Politically, Alward joined the Democratic Party . Between 1931 and 1935 he was a member of the Nevada Assembly . Since 1933 he was its president. At that time, he successfully campaigned for the legalization of gambling in Nevada. In 1934 Alward was elected lieutenant governor of Nevada with 63.66 percent of the vote alongside Richard Kirman . He held this office between 1934 and 1939. He was Deputy Governor and Chairman of the State Senate .

After his time as Lieutenant Governor, Fred Alward initially practiced as a lawyer again. In 1941 he bought a hotel. Later he was a rancher in South Dakota . At the same time he was also in the cattle business in the state of Florida . He spent the last years of his life in Hot Springs . Fred Alward died on June 25, 1987 and was buried in Sturgis .

Web links

Individual evidence

↑ Berkeley Daily Gazette: Ex-Banker Named Nevada Governor (November 7, 1934)
↑ Our Campaigns: NV Lt. Governor Race 1934

personal data
SURNAME	Alward, Fred S.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION	American politician
DATE OF BIRTH	November 21, 1893
PLACE OF BIRTH	Australia
DATE OF DEATH	June 25, 1987

[1] Berkeley Daily Gazette: Ex-Banker Named Nevada Governor (November 7, 1934)

[2] Our Campaigns: NV Lt. Governor Race 1934