B. Frank Heintzleman

8th Governer of Alaska, forester (1888-1965)

Benjamin Franklin Heintzleman (December 3, 1888 – June 24, 1965) was an American forester and politician. He was Governor of Alaska Territory, a position he held from 1953 till 1957.[1] Heintzleman's resignation became effective on January 4, 1957, when Territorial Secretary became Acting Governor.[2]

B. Frank Heintzleman
8th Governor of Alaska Territory
In office
April 10, 1953 – January 4, 1957
Nominated byDwight D. Eisenhower
Preceded byErnest Gruening
Succeeded byWaino Edward Hendrickson Territorial Acting Governor of Alaska
Personal details
Born
Benjamin Franklin Heintzleman

(1888-12-03)December 3, 1888
Fayetteville, Pennsylvania
DiedJune 24, 1965(1965-06-24) (aged 76)
Juneau, Alaska
Political partyRepublican

References change

  1. "Alaska Governor Quits". New York Times. December 19, 1956. p. 24.
  2. "Alaska Governor Quits". New York Times. January 5, 1957. p. 7.