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Franklin W. Fort
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Franklin William Fort (March 30, 1880 ā June 20, 1937) was an American lawyer and politician who served as a U.S. Representative from New Jersey for three terms from 1925 to 1931. He was the son of Governor of New Jersey John Franklin Fort.
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Franklin William Fort | |
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Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from New Jersey's 9th district | |
In office March 4, 1925 ā March 3, 1931 | |
Preceded by | Daniel F. Minahan |
Succeeded by | Peter Angelo Cavicchia |
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Born | (1880-03-30)March 30, 1880 Newark, New Jersey |
Died | June 20, 1937(1937-06-20) (aged 57) Rochester, Minnesota |
Political party | Republican |
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Relatives | George Franklin Fort (great-uncle) |
Education | Newark Academy Lawrenceville School |
Alma mater | Princeton University New York Law School |
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