New Mexico. Governor (1935-1938 : Tingley)

Clyde K. Tingley was born on a farm near London, Ohio, on January 5, 1882. He moved to New Mexico in 1910, and served in several positions and offices including: alderman and member of the Albuquerque City Commission; district maintenance superintendent, New Mexico State Highway Department, Albuquerque district (1925-1926); chairman of the Albuquerque City Commission for 12 years; and delegate to Democratic National Conventions (1928, 1932, and 1936). Tingley was elected Governor of New Mexico in 1934, and re-elected in 1936. After serving as Governor he was again chairman of the Albuquerque City Commission (1940-1953). Tingley was married to Carrie Wooster and died in Albuquerque on December 24, 1960.

From the guide to the Governor Clyde K. Tingley Papers, 1935-1938, (New Mexico State Records Center and Archives)

Tingley was elected Governor of New Mexico in 1934 and was re- elected in 1936. He was born in Ohio in 1882 and in 1910 moved to Albuquerque, New Mexico. Tingley was active in the Democratic Party of New Mexico and served in several government positions in Albuquerque, including twelve years as chairman of the City Commission, before becoming Governor.

From the description of Governor Clyde K. Tingley papers, 1935-1938. (Santa Fe Public Library). WorldCat record id: 37842138