William B. Cravens
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William Ben Cravens (January 17, 1872 – January 13, 1939) was an American politician and a U.S. Representative from Arkansas, father of William Fadjo Cravens and cousin of Jordan Edgar Cravens.
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William Ben Cravens | |
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Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Arkansas's 4th district | |
In office March 4, 1907 – March 3, 1913 | |
Preceded by | John S. Little |
Succeeded by | Otis Wingo |
In office March 4, 1933 – January 13, 1939 (death) | |
Preceded by | Effiegene L. Wingo |
Succeeded by | William F. Cravens |
Personal details | |
Born | January 17, 1872 (1872-01-17) Fort Smith, Arkansas |
Died | January 13, 1939 (1939-01-14) (aged 66) Washington, D.C. |
Citizenship | United States |
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse | Carolyn Dyal Cravens |
Children | William Fadjo Cravens |
Alma mater | University of Missouri |
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