He was a democrat, 26th Governor of West Virginia. Formerly served as mayor of Elkins, member of the House of Delegates from Randolph County, and Attorney General. Elected Governor on November 8, 1960, inaugurated January 16, 1961.
Gov. W.W. Barron holding Conservation plaque. From left to right: Warren Lane, director of Dept. of Natural Resources holding other end of plaque, and C.K. Dorsey on far right.