About John W. Bonner
Lived 1902 – 1970 (aged 67). John W. Bonner was an American lawyer and judge.
John Woodrow Bonner (July 16, 1902 – March 28, 1970) was an American politician who served as the 13th Governor of Montana from January 3, 1949, to January 4, 1953. He was the first governor of Montana to be born in the 20th century.
Biography Bonner was born in Butte, Montana, and graduated from high school in Butte. He received both his undergraduate and law degree from Montana State University, which is now the University of Montana in Missoula. On February 3, 1929, he married Josephine Martin, and had five children, Jo, Jackie, Billie, Pat, and Tom, with her.
Career He served as counsel for the Montana Highway Commission from 1929 to 1936, and as attorney for the Railroad and Public Service Commission from 1936 to 1940.
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Who was John W. Bonner?
American judge (1902–1970)
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John W. Bonner was born on 16 July 1902 in Butte.
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John W. Bonner died on 28 March 1970 in Helena.
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John W. Bonner was a lawyer and judge.
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John W. Bonner was American.
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