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Velma Linford (Velma Isabelle Linford) was born on 30 May, 1907 in Afton, Wyoming, U.S., is an educator. Discover Velma Linford's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is She in this year and how She spends money? Also learn how She earned most of networth at the age of 95 years old?
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Velma Isabelle Linford |
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N/A |
| Age |
95 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Gemini |
| Born |
30 May 1907 |
| Birthday |
30 May |
| Birthplace |
Afton, Wyoming, U.S. |
| Date of death |
(2002-05-25) |
| Died Place |
Salt Lake City, Utah, U.S. |
| Nationality |
Wyoming |
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Velma Linford Height, Weight & Measurements
At 95 years old, Velma Linford height not available right now. We will update Velma Linford's Height, weight, Body Measurements, Eye Color, Hair Color, Shoe & Dress size soon as possible.
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Dating & Relationship status
She is currently single. She is not dating anyone. We don't have much information about She's past relationship and any previous engaged. According to our Database, She has no children.
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| Parents |
John Amasa Linford (father)Elizabeth Rowland Linford (mother) |
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Velma Linford Net Worth
Her net worth has been growing significantly in 2022-2023. So, how much is Velma Linford worth at the age of 95 years old? Velma Linford’s income source is mostly from being a successful educator. She is from Wyoming. We have estimated
Velma Linford's net worth
, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2023 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2022 |
Pending |
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Under Review |
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Not Available |
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Not Available |
| Source of Income |
educator |
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Timeline
In 1966 she accepted a position in VISTA and oversaw the VISTA program in the Wind River Indian Reservation and recruited volunteers. She died on May 25, 2002 in Salt Lake City, Utah and was then interred in Afton Cemetery in Afton, Wyoming.
On May 31, 1960 she announced that she would seek the Democratic nomination for Senator, but was narrowly defeated in the primary by Raymond B. Whitaker who went on to lose to Representative Edwin Keith Thomson. In 1968 she announced that she would seek the Democratic nomination for Wyoming's at-large congressional district, but was defeated in a landslide by John S. Wold.
On June 10, 1954 she announced that she would seek the Democratic nomination for Superintendent of Public Instruction and after winning the nomination without opposition narrowly defeated Ray E. Robertson in the general election. During her tenure she sponsored the first statewide mental survey of children in Wyoming. In 1959 she was one of sixty people in the Atlantic Congress representing 15 NATO countries that met in London and drafted the Atlantic charter for free people. On June 18, 1962 she announced that she would seek a third term, but was narrowly defeated in the general election by Cecil Shaw by 737 votes.
On June 12, 1946 she filed to run for the Democratic nomination for Superintendent of Public Instruction and after winning the nomination was narrowly defeated by Edna B. Stolt. It was speculated that she would run for the office again in 1950, but chose not to.
Velma Linford (May 30, 1907 – May 25, 2002) was an American educator, author, and politician who served as the 12th Wyoming Superintendent of Public Instruction as a Democrat.
Velma Isabelle Linford was born on May 30, 1907 in Afton, Wyoming to John Amasa Linford and Elizabeth Rowland Linford. She attended Star Valley High School where she graduated in 1926 and then attended the University of Wyoming where she earned a bachelor's degree in 1930 and then a master's degree in 1934. From 1933 to 1955 she taught at Laramie High School. In 1946 she wrote "Wyoming: Frontier State" a history textbook meant for junior high school. In 1949 she was elected as National Education Association director for Wyoming at its convention in Boston, Massachusetts and on July 8, 1953 she was named to the eleven member executive committee of the organization.
