David Earle Maas (April 14, 1914 – February 1, 2005) was an American Virgin Islander politician. He served as lieutenant governor of the United States Virgin Islands from 1969 to 1973.
David Earle Maas | |
|---|---|
| 1st Lieutenant Governor of the United States Virgin Islands | |
| In office July 1, 1969 – February 20, 1973 | |
| Governor | Melvin H. Evans |
| Preceded by | Position established |
| Succeeded by | Athniel C. Ottley |
| Personal details | |
| Born | April 14, 1914 Hamilton County, Ohio, U.S. |
| Died | February 1, 2005 (aged 90) Sandy Ridge, North Carolina, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Alma mater | Chase College of Law |
Life and career
editMaas was born in Hamilton County, Ohio. He attended Chase College of Law.[1]
In 1969, Maas was appointed to the United States Virgin Islands lieutenant governorship.[2] Maas was re-elected to the position in 1971 along with Governor Melvin H. Evans.[3] He resigned in 1973 and was succeeded by Athniel C. Ottley.[4]
Maas died on February 1, 2005, at his home in Sandy Ridge, North Carolina, at the age of 90.[5]
References
edit- ^ National Association Secretaries of State Handbook, The Association, 1969
- ^ "Virgin Islands Government Post Goes To David Maas". The High Point Enterprise. Associated Press. October 30, 1969. p. 29. Retrieved December 9, 2023.
- ^ Potter, Philip (November 18, 1970). "Virgin Islands Governorship Won By Evans". The Baltimore Sun. p. A8. Retrieved December 9, 2023.
- ^ Official Records of the ...Session of the General Assembly, UN, 1974
- ^ "David Maas, First V.I. Lt. Governor, Dies at 90". The St. John Source. February 4, 2005. Retrieved December 9, 2023.
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