Guy Despard Goff

Background

Goff, Guy Despard was born in 1867 in Clarksburg, West Virginia, United States. Son of Nathan and Laura E. (Despard) Goff.

Education

Graduate Kenyon Military Academy, Gambier, O.

Career

Began practice in Boston, 1891. Moved to Milwaukee, Wisconsin. United States district attorney, Eastern District of Wisconsin, 1911-1915.

Served as member and general counsel United States Shipping Board, also as assistant to attorney general of the United States.

Member United States Senate from West Virginia, term, 1925-1931.

Achievements

• Guy Despard Goff has been listed as a noteworthy senator by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member and general; member United States Senate from West Virginia.

Connections

Father:

Nathan Goff

Mother:

Laura East. (Despard) Goff