Katherine G. Langley
American politician (1888–1948) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Katherine Emeline Langley (née Gudger; February 14, 1888 – August 15, 1948) was an American politician. Langley was a member of United States House of Representatives from Kentucky during the Seventieth and Seventy-first sessions of Congress.[2] She was the wife of Kentucky politician John W. Langley and daughter of James M. Gudger, Jr., a four-term Congressman from North Carolina.[3] She was the first woman elected to Congress from Kentucky.
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Katherine G. Langley | |
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Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Kentucky's 10th district | |
In office March 4, 1927 – March 4, 1931 | |
Preceded by | Andrew J. Kirk |
Succeeded by | Andrew J. May |
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Born | Katherine Emeline Gudger (1888-02-14)February 14, 1888 Madison County, North Carolina, U.S. |
Died | August 15, 1948(1948-08-15) (aged 60) Pikeville, Kentucky, U.S. |
Political party | Republican |
Spouse | |
Children | 3[1] |
Parent | James M. Gudger Jr. (father) |
Education | Emerson College of Oratory |
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