Matthew M. Neely
Matthew M. Neely | |
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Portrait by Harris & Ewing c. 1920s | |
| United States Senator from West Virginia | |
| In office January 3, 1949 – January 18, 1958 | |
| Preceded by | Chapman Revercomb |
| Succeeded by | John D. Hoblitzell Jr. |
| In office March 4, 1931 – January 12, 1941 | |
| Preceded by | Guy D. Goff |
| Succeeded by | Joseph Rosier |
| In office March 4, 1923 – March 3, 1929 | |
| Preceded by | Howard Sutherland |
| Succeeded by | Henry D. Hatfield |
| 21st Governor of West Virginia | |
| In office January 13, 1941 – January 15, 1945 | |
| Preceded by | Homer A. Holt |
| Succeeded by | Clarence W. Meadows |
| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from West Virginia's 1st district | |
| In office January 3, 1945 – January 3, 1947 | |
| Preceded by | A. C. Schiffler |
| Succeeded by | Francis J. Love |
| In office October 14, 1913 – March 3, 1921 | |
| Preceded by | John W. Davis |
| Succeeded by | Benjamin L. Rosenbloom |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Matthew Mansfield Neely November 9, 1874 Grove, West Virginia, U.S. |
| Died | January 18, 1958 (aged 83) Washington, D.C., U.S. |
| Resting place | Woodlawn Cemetery Fairmont, West Virginia |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Alberta Ramage Neely |
| Profession | Politician |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch/service | United States Army |
| Rank | Private |
| Battles/wars | Spanish–American War |
Matthew Mansfield Neely (November 9, 1874 – January 18, 1958) was an American Democratic politician from West Virginia. He is the only West Virginian to serve in both houses of the United States Congress and as the 21st governor of West Virginia. He is also the only person to have held a full term in both Senate seats from the state.