Emmet D. Boyle

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Emmet Derby Boyle (July 26, 1879 – January 3, 1926) was an American politician who was the 13th Governor of Nevada. He was a member of the Democratic Party.

Emmet D. Boyle
13th Governor of Nevada
In office
January 4, 1915 – January 1, 1923
LieutenantMaurice J. Sullivan
Preceded byTasker Oddie
Succeeded byJames G. Scrugham
Personal details
Born
Emmet Derby Boyle

(1879-07-26)July 26, 1879
Gold Hill, Nevada, U.S.
DiedJanuary 3, 1926(1926-01-03) (aged 46)
Reno, Nevada, U.S.
Resting placeMasonic Memorial Gardens, Reno
Political partyDemocratic
SpouseVida Margaret McClure

Biography

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Boyle was born on July 26, 1879, in Gold Hill, Nevada, making him the first governor of Nevada to be born in the state. He was a mining engineer, and was the Governor of Nevada from 1915 to 1923.[1] He also served as president of the Reno Chamber of Commerce.[2]

As governor, he gained prominence for his opposition to boxing.[2] In 1918, he refused to allow Fred Fulton and Jess Willard to fight in the state.[2]

After retiring as governor, he served as publisher of the Nevada State Journal.[2]

Boyle died on January 3, 1926, in Reno, Nevada, at the age of 46.[1]

References

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  1. ^ a b Myles, Myrtle Tate (1972). Nevada's Governors: From Territorial Days to the Present, 1861-1971. Sparks, NV: Western Printing & Publishing Co. p. 310. ISBN 0-912814-01-1.
  2. ^ a b c d "Ex-Gov. ED Boyle of Nevada is Dead". New York Times. 4 January 1926.
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Party political offices
Preceded by Democratic nominee for Governor of Nevada
1914, 1918
Succeeded by
Political offices
Preceded by Governor of Nevada
1915 – 1923
Succeeded by