Lawrence Vest Stephens
Lawrence Vest Stephens | |
|---|---|
| 29th Governor of Missouri | |
| In office January 11, 1897 – January 14, 1901 | |
| Lieutenant | August Bolte |
| Preceded by | William J. Stone |
| Succeeded by | Alexander Monroe Dockery |
| 18th State Treasurer of Missouri | |
| In office 1890–1897 | |
| Governor | David R. Francis William J. Stone |
| Preceded by | Edward T. Noland |
| Succeeded by | Frank L. Pitts |
| Personal details | |
| Born | December 1, 1858 Boonville, Missouri, US |
| Died | January 10, 1923 (aged 64) St. Louis, Missouri, US |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Margaret Nelson |
| Alma mater | Washington and Lee University |
| Profession | banker, newspaper publisher |
| Nickname | Lon Stephens |
Lawrence "Lon" Vest Stephens (December 1, 1858 – January 10, 1923) was an American politician, newspaper editor, and banker from Missouri. He served as State Treasurer of Missouri from 1890 to 1897, and as the 29th Governor of Missouri from 1897 to 1901.