Arthur I. Boreman
1823–1896 (age 73)
Politician, Governor
Biography
Arthur I. Boreman, born in 1823, led West Virginia through its earliest years as its first governor, helping to organize the government under the new statehood and guiding its people through wartime uncertainty.
He later served in the United States Senate and remained a voice for integrity, leaving a legacy of thoughtful leadership while resting at Parkersburg Memorial Gardens.