Elias Milton Ammons (July 28, 1860 – May 20, 1925) was the Republican governor of Colorado from 1913 to 1915. He is perhaps best remembered for ordering National Guard troops into Ludlow, Colorado during the Ludlow Massacre. He was also instrumental in starting the National Western Stock Show, which was still active as of 2005. His son Teller Ammons was also governor of Colorado. July 28 is the 209th day (210th in leap years) of the year in the Gregorian Calendar, with 156 days remaining. ... 1860 is the leap year starting on Sunday. ... May 20 is the 140th day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (141st in leap years). ... 1925 was a common year starting on Thursday (link will take you to calendar). ... Colorado Territory State of Colorado Categories: Lists of United States governors | Governors of Colorado | Lists of United States territorial governors | Government of Colorado ... 1913 is a common year starting on Wednesday. ... 1915 was a common year starting on Friday (see link for calendar). ... The term National Guard, when used by itself, can refer to: The United States National Guard includes both the Army National Guard and the Air National Guard. ... Ludlow is a ghost town located in Colorado. ... Ludlow Massacre Monument The Ludlow Massacre of April 20, 1914 was one of the bloodiest assaults on organized labor in American history. ... 2005 is a common year starting on Saturday of the Gregorian calendar. ... This is the article on the state. ...

Early life

He was born in Ranklin, North Carolina, and at the age of 11 he moved with his family to Colorado.

References

• Colorado Archive Biography

The Governor of Colorado is the chief executive of the U.S. state of Colorado. ...