Teller Ammons

Teller Ammons (December 3, 1895 – January 16, 1972) was an American attorney and politician who served as the 28th governor of Colorado from 1937 to 1939. He was the first Colorado governor to be born in the state.

Early life Ammons was born in Denver, Colorado, on December 3, 1895. His father was Elias M. Ammons, a former Governor of Colorado. Ammons' mother was Elizabeth (née Fleming) Ammons. He earned a law degree from the University of Denver's Westminster Law School in 1929. After one two-year term, Ammons was defeated for re-election in 1938 by Ralph L. Carr.

During World War II, Ammons served as a lieutenant colonel on the selection and assignment board for military officers until 1944; that year he was re-assigned to the military government of Guam. He separated from the service in 1945.

Afterwards, he practiced law in Denver until his retirement.

Personal life He was married to Esther Daves Ammons. They had one child, Davis Ammons.

Ammons died in Denver on January 16, 1972, and was buried in Denver's Fairmount Cemetery.