Bertie Ison Martin Conley

Bertie Ison Martin Conley (June 30, 1873 October 29, 1939) was the wife of former Governor of West Virginia William G. Conley, and served as that state's First Lady from 1929 to 1933. She was born at Preston County, West Virginia. In 1892, she married William G. Conley. As first lady, she redecorated the West Virginia Governor's Mansion, adding outdoor gardens and artistic furnishings. On her 59th birthday and 69th anniversary of West Virginia statehood, she and her husband dedicated the new West Virginia State Capitol. After leaving office, the Conleys remained in Charleston, West Virginia, where she died at her home on Virginia Street.[1]

Bertie Ison Martin Conley
Born(1873-06-30)June 30, 1873
DiedOctober 29, 1939(1939-10-29) (aged 66)
NationalityAmerican
Known forFirst lady of West Virginia, 1929-1933

References

  1. "West Virginia's First Ladies," West Virginia Division of Culture and History, June 2007.
Honorary titles
Preceded by
Alma Bennett Morgan
First Lady of West Virginia
1929 1933
Succeeded by
Edna Hall Scott Kump
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