William H. Avery (politician)

William Henry Avery (August 11, 1911 – November 4, 2009) was an American Republican Party politician who was the 37th Governor of Kansas from 1965 until 1967. He also representaed Kansas in the United States House of Representatives from 1955 until 1965.

William H. Avery
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37th Governor of Kansas
In office
January 11, 1965 – January 9, 1967
LieutenantJohn Crutcher
Preceded byJohn Anderson Jr.
Succeeded byRobert Docking
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from Kansas's 2nd district
In office
January 3, 1963 – January 3, 1965
Preceded byRobert Ellsworth
Succeeded byChester L. Mize
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from Kansas's 1st district
In office
January 3, 1955 – January 3, 1963
Preceded byHoward S. Miller
Succeeded byBob 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.
DiedNovember 4, 2009(2009-11-04) (aged 98)
Wakefield, Kansas, U.S.
Political partyRepublican
Spouse(s)
Hazel Bowles (m. 1940–2004)
Alma materUniversity of Kansas
ProfessionFarmer, Oilman, Banker, Politician

Avery died on November 4, 2009 in Wakefield, Kansas at the age of 98.[1]

References

  1. "Former Kan. Gov. Avery dies at the age of 98". Associated Press. November 5, 2009. Retrieved November 5, 2009.[dead link]