Commander James Sutherland Spore | |
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 Spore, US Navy Commander and Acting Governor | |
| Acting Naval Governor of Guam | |
| In office February 27, 1921 – February 7, 1922 | |
| Preceded by | Ivan Wettengel |
| Succeeded by | Adelbert Althouse |
| Acting Governor of American Samoa | |
| In office March 24, 1931 – April 22, 1931 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | May 13, 1885 |
| Died | April 28, 1937 (aged 51) La Mesa, California |
| Spouse | Grace Walling Spore |
| Children | Burns Walling Spore James Sutherland Spore II Grace Mariana Spore |
| Parents |
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| Relatives | Marian Spore Bush (sister), Belle Spore Tunison (sister) |
| Alma mater | U.S. Naval Academy |
| Known for | Acting Governor of Guam and American Samoa |
| Military career | |
| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Service | United States Navy |
| Rank | Commander |
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James Sutherland Spore (May 13, 1885 – April 28, 1937) was a commander in the United States Navy. He served as acting governor of Guam from February 27, 1921 to February 7, 1922 and as acting governor of American Samoa from March 24, 1931 to April 22, 1931.
James S. Spore grew up in Bay City, Michigan and graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy with the nickname of "Wooden Willie." His sister was Marian Spore Bush[1] and he had three children.
- ^ "Prophetess". Time. June 7, 1943. Archived from the original on December 14, 2008. Retrieved 2009-01-09. v. XLI n.23, p. 71-2