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
GovernorMelvin H. Evans
Preceded byPosition established
Succeeded byAthniel C. Ottley
Personal details
Born(1914-04-14)April 14, 1914
Hamilton County, Ohio, U.S.
DiedFebruary 1, 2005(2005-02-01) (aged 90)
Sandy Ridge, North Carolina, U.S.
Political partyRepublican
Alma materChase College of Law

Life and career

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Maas 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

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  1. ^ National Association Secretaries of State Handbook, The Association, 1969
  2. ^ "Virgin Islands Government Post Goes To David Maas". The High Point Enterprise. Associated Press. October 30, 1969. p. 29. Retrieved December 9, 2023.  
  3. ^ Potter, Philip (November 18, 1970). "Virgin Islands Governorship Won By Evans". The Baltimore Sun. p. A8. Retrieved December 9, 2023.  
  4. ^ Official Records of the ...Session of the General Assembly, UN, 1974
  5. ^ "David Maas, First V.I. Lt. Governor, Dies at 90". The St. John Source. February 4, 2005. Retrieved December 9, 2023.