Harley Orrin Staggers, Sr.

Background

Sr., Harley Orrin Staggers, was born on August 3, 1907 in Keyser, West Virginia, United States.

Education

AB, Emory and Henry College, 1931. Doctor of Laws, Emory and Henry College, 1953. Postgraduate, Duke University, 1935.

Doctor of Laws, Davis and Elkins College, 1969. Doctor of Laws, West Virginia University. Doctor of Laws, West Virginia Wesleyan College, 1971.

Career

Coach, teacher science Norton High School, Virginia, 1931—1933. Head coach Potomac State College, Keyser, 1933—1935. Sheriff Mineral County, 1937—1941.

Right-of-way agent Virginia director Office Government Reports Later Office of War Information, 1942. Member 81st-96th congresses from 2d West Virginia District, 1948—1980. Chairman house interstate and foreign commerce committee, 1966.

Served Lieutenant Commander Air Corps United States Naval Reserve, 1942-1946, Association of Tennis Professionals, PTO.

Achievements

• Harley Orrin Staggers, Senior has been listed as a noteworthy congressman by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member of DAV, Veterans of Foreign Wars, Amvets, American Legion, West Virginia Farm Bureau, Lions, Moose, Elks, Knights of Pythias.

Connections

Son of Stagger and Staggers, Jacob Kinsey and Frances Winona (Cuberledge) Staggers. Married Mary Veronica Casey, October 4, 1943. Children: Margaret Ann, Mary Katherine, Frances Susan, Elizabeth Ellen, Harley Orrin, Daniel Casey.

Father:

Stagger Staggers

Mother:

Staggers

Spouse:

Mary Veronica Casey

child:

Daniel Casey Sr.

child:

Harley Orrin Sr.

child:

Elizabeth Ellen Sr.

child:

Margaret Ann Sr.

child:

Frances Susan Sr.

child:

Mary Katherine Sr.