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Biography of John Ehringhaus, NC Governor
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John Ehringhaus, born in Elizabeth City, NC, studied law at UNC Chapel Hill and was admitted to the bar and opened a law office in Elizabeth City, NC in 1903. In 1905, Ehringhaus served in the NC House of Representatives representing Pasquotank County. He co-authored the bill creating East Carolina Teacher’s Training School and supported legislation creating a high school system in NC. In 1910, Ehringhaus, was elected solicitor for the First Judicial District and in 1932 was elected Governor of North Carolina.
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