John H. Morehead
John Henry Morehead (December 3, 1861 – May 31, 1942) was an American politician who served as the 17th governor of Nebraska from 1913 to 1917.After arriving in Nebraska, Morehead taught school, farmed, and banked, and eventually opened his own mercantile business.[1] Morehead moved to Falls City, Nebraska, where he and served as the first treasurer of Richardson County from 1896 to 1899.[16] In addition, some later editions of the Blue Book noted that Morehead was the President pro tempore during the time that the lieutenant governor's office was vacant.As governor the state deficit was reduced, a workman's compensation law was sanctioned,[18] and other labor reforms were carried out.