Frank A. Barrett
United States Senator from Wyoming / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Frank Aloysius Barrett (November 10, 1892 – May 30, 1962) was an American soldier, lawyer and politician. He served as a Republican member of the United States House of Representatives and the United States Senate, and as the 21st Governor of Wyoming.
Quick Facts United States Senator from Wyoming, Preceded by ...
Frank Aloysius Barrett | |
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United States Senator from Wyoming | |
In office January 3, 1953 – January 3, 1959 | |
Preceded by | Joseph C. O'Mahoney |
Succeeded by | Gale W. McGee |
21st Governor of Wyoming | |
In office January 1, 1951 – January 3, 1953 | |
Preceded by | Arthur G. Crane |
Succeeded by | Clifford Joy Rogers |
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Wyoming's At-large district | |
In office January 3, 1943 – December 31, 1950 | |
Preceded by | John J. McIntyre |
Succeeded by | William Harrison |
Member of the Wyoming Senate | |
In office 1933-1935 | |
Personal details | |
Born | (1892-11-10)November 10, 1892 Omaha, Nebraska, U.S. |
Died | May 30, 1962(1962-05-30) (aged 69) Cheyenne, Wyoming, U.S. |
Political party | Republican |
Spouse(s) | Alice Catherine Donoghue (first wife) Augusta K. Hogan (second wife) |
Children | James E. Barrett and Francis Anthony Barrett |
Alma mater | Creighton University |
Profession | Soldier, lawyer and politician |
Military service | |
Allegiance | United States |
Branch/service | United States Army |
Years of service | 1917–1919 |
Rank | Sergeant |
Unit | Balloon Corps |
Battles/wars | World War I |
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