William H. Avery (politician)
American politician (1911–2009) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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William Henry Avery (August 11, 1911 – November 4, 2009) was an American Republican Party politician who served as the 37th governor of Kansas from 1965 until 1967.
Quick Facts 37th Governor of Kansas, Lieutenant ...
William H. Avery | |
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37th Governor of Kansas | |
In office January 11, 1965 – January 9, 1967 | |
Lieutenant | John Crutcher |
Preceded by | John Anderson Jr. |
Succeeded by | Robert Docking |
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Kansas's 2nd district | |
In office January 3, 1963 – January 3, 1965 | |
Preceded by | Robert Ellsworth |
Succeeded by | Chester L. Mize |
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Kansas's 1st district | |
In office January 3, 1955 – January 3, 1963 | |
Preceded by | Howard S. Miller |
Succeeded by | Bob Dole |
Member of the Kansas House of Representatives | |
In office 1951–1955 | |
Personal details | |
Born | William Henry Avery (1911-08-11)August 11, 1911 Wakefield, Kansas, U.S. |
Died | November 4, 2009(2009-11-04) (aged 98) Wakefield, Kansas, U.S. |
Political party | Republican |
Spouse |
Hazel Bowles (m. 1940–2004) |
Alma mater | University of Kansas |
Profession | Farmer, Oilman, Banker, Politician |
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