Albertis Harrison
1907–1995 (age 88)
Governor of Virginia
Biography
Albertis Harrison built a legal career in Virginia, serving as commonwealth's attorney and later as attorney general before ascending to the governorship. He balanced a small-town upbringing with the demands of state leadership, always placing emphasis on fairness and public trust.
As governor from 1962 to 1966 he guided Virginia through a period of social change, investing in education, transportation, and commerce while seeking a steady course for the commonwealth; after his term he returned to private law practice, leaving a legacy of measured progress.