William T. Corbett (1902 – April 17, 1971) was an American attorney, who served as Secretary of Guam under Ford Quint Elvidge, and later became as the interim Governor of Guam from May 19, 1956, to October 2, 1956. Graduating from the University of Pittsburgh College of Arts and Sciences in 1924[1] and the University of Pittsburgh School of Law in 1927,[2] Corbett opened a private workers' compensation law firm before joining the United States Department of the Interior.[3]
William T. Corbett | |
|---|---|
| Governor of Guam (Interim) | |
| In office May 19, 1956 – October 2, 1956 | |
| Preceded by | Ford Quint Elvidge |
| Succeeded by | Richard Barrett Lowe |
| 2nd Secretary of Guam | |
| In office 1953–1956 | |
| Governor | Ford Quint Elvidge |
| Preceded by | Randall Herman |
| Succeeded by | Marcellus Boss |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1902 Avalon, Pennsylvania |
| Died | April 17, 1971 (aged 68–69) Virginia, United States |
| Political party | Republican |
| Relatives | Robert J. Corbett (brother) |
| Alma mater | University of Pittsburgh, University of Pittsburgh School of Law |
| Occupation | Lawyer |
Corbett was the brother of Representative Robert J. Corbett.[3] He died on April 17, 1971, at the Northern Virginia Doctors Hospital at the age of 69.[3]
References
edit- ^ "Obituaries". Alumni Times. 3 (2). University of Pittsburgh: 16. August 1971. Retrieved February 23, 2013.
- ^ "Law". The Alumni News Review. 12 (1). University of Pittsburgh: 6. October 1957. Retrieved February 23, 2013.
- ^ a b c "William T. Corbett, Interior Lawyer, 69". The Washington Post. April 18, 1971. p. 1. Archived from the original on October 23, 2012. Retrieved October 4, 2009.