About John E. Carrigan
Lived 1910 – 1984 (aged 73–74). John E. Carrigan was an American politician.
John E. Carrigan (August 25, 1910 – February 21, 1984) was a justice of the Supreme Court of Appeals of West Virginia from July 13, 1971 to December 31, 1972.
Biography
Born in Sherrard, West Virginia, Carrigan graduated from West Virginia University and served in the United States Navy. He was elected as a Republican to the West Virginia Senate in 1950, and became Senate Minority Leader in 1955, serving in that position until 1971.
Work with Governor Moore
Governor Moore then named Carrigan as his liaison to the 1973 state legislature. In 1976, Carrigan represented Moore in an unsuccessful lawsuit to allow Moore to run for a third consecutive term as governor, despite the existence of a two-term limit in the state constitution.
Don’t just read it —
keep it.
Full-length biographies made to live with: read them, listen on the way to work, watch them tonight.
- E-book
- Audio
- Video
Instant download · yours to keep · every purchase keeps this site free
Important facts
People in John E. Carrigan's life
Named in this biography and alive at the same time
Related people
Same field, nearest in time
Contemporaries
People whose lives overlapped John E. Carrigan's
Frequently asked questions
Who was John E. Carrigan?
American judge
When was John E. Carrigan born?
John E. Carrigan was born in 1910.
When did John E. Carrigan die?
John E. Carrigan died in 1984.
What was John E. Carrigan's occupation?
John E. Carrigan was a politician.
What nationality was John E. Carrigan?
John E. Carrigan was American.
Sources & further reading
Cite this page
APA: Biography.guide. (2026). John E. Carrigan. https://biography.guide/john-e-carrigan/
MLA: "John E. Carrigan." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/john-e-carrigan/.
Chicago: "John E. Carrigan." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/john-e-carrigan/.
Data last updated: 2026-09-20 · Spot an error? Report a correction.
Page generated 2026-09-27 05:12 UTC