Belle Goshorn MacCorkle
| Belle Goshorn MacCorkle | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1841 Charleston, West Virginia |
| Died | September 12, 1923 Charleston, West Virginia |
| Nationality | American |
| Known for | First lady of West Virginia, 1893-1897 |
Belle Goshorn MacCorkle (1841 – September 12, 1923) was the wife of former Governor of West Virginia William A. MacCorkle and served as that state's First Lady, 1893-1897. She was born in 1841, at Charleston, West Virginia. In 1884, she married William A. MacCorkle. The MacCorkles were the first to reside in the state supplied Governor's Mansion. She died at the MacCorkle home Sunrise on September 12, 1923.[1]
References
- ^ "West Virginia's First Ladies," West Virginia Division of Culture and History, June 2007.
| Honorary titles | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Carrie Watson Fleming |
First Lady of West Virginia 1893–1897 |
Succeeded by Myra Horner Camden Atkinson |
