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John Howard Pyle

9th Governor of Arizona

John Howard Pyle

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• • 1st Generation
  • Ahnentafel No:
  • 1 
  • Father:
  • Thomas Miller Pyle 
  • Mother:
  • Mary Sue Anderson   
  • Birth Date:
  • 25 Mar 1906 
  • Birth Location:
  • Sheridan, Sheridan Co., Wyoming 
  • Christening Date:
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  • Christening Location:
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  • Death Date:
  • 29 Nov 1987 
  • Death Location:
  • Tempe, Maricopa, Arizona 
  • Burial Date:
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  • Burial Location:
  • Double Butte Cemetery, Tempe, Maricopa, Arizona 
  • Notes: 

  • 9th Governor of Arizona

    John Howard Pyle, born on March 25, 1906, in Sheridan, Wyoming, was a prominent American politician who served as the 9th Governor of Arizona. Relocating to Arizona in 1935, Pyle immersed himself in state politics, holding positions such as State Treasurer and a seat in the Arizona House of Representatives.

    Assuming the governorship in 1951, Pyle focused on fostering economic growth, advancing education, and enhancing infrastructure. His leadership witnessed the expansion of the state's highway system and increased funding for education. However, Pyle's tenure was marked by controversy, notably his strong anti-polygamist stance and the infamous raid on the Mormon community during his governorship.

    Despite these contentious moments, Pyle left an indelible mark on Arizona's political landscape. His commitment to navigating the state through a period of growth and change is evident in his contributions. Concluding his term in 1955, Pyle remained active in civic and business pursuits until his passing on November 29, 1987.

• Marriages for John Howard Pyle

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  • Spouse:
  • Lucile Gwendolyn Hanna
  • Marriage Date:
  • 9 Aug 1930
  • Marriage Location:
  • Tempe, Maricopa, Arizona

• Sources for John Howard Pyle

  • ¹ Arizona Republic (Phoenix, Arizona), 25 AUG 1969, p. 23, Obituary for father Rev Thomas M Pyle.
  • ² Arizona Republic (Phoenix, Arizona), 10 AUG 1930, p. 11, Wedding of J Howard Pyle and Lucile G Hanna.
  • ³ Arizona, U.S., Birth Certificates, 1880-1935, Birth certificate for daughter Virginia Ann Pyle.
  • ⁴ Arizona, U.S., County Marriage Records, 1865-1972, Affidavit for marriage license for J Howard Pyle and Lucile G Hanna.
  • ⁵ Gravestone image at FindAGrave.com, (accessed 02/06/2024).
  • ⁶ Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Immigration Cards, 1900-1965, Immigration card for John Howard Pyle.
  • ⁷ The New York Times (New York, New York), 01 DEC 1987, p. 104, Obituary for J Howard Pyle.
  • ⁸ U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, Draft registration for John Howard Pyle.
  • ⁹ Wikipedia, "John Howard Pyle", (accessed 02/06/2024).