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Fritz G. Lanham
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Frederick Garland "Fritz" Lanham (January 3, 1880 – July 31, 1965) was a Democratic member of the United States House of Representatives from the state of Texas.
Quick Facts Chairman of the House Committee on Public Buildings and Grounds, Preceded by ...
Fritz G. Lanham | |
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Chairman of the House Committee on Public Buildings and Grounds | |
In office March 4, 1931 – January 3, 1947 | |
Preceded by | Richard N. Elliott |
Succeeded by | George A. Dondero (as chairman of the Committee on Public Works) |
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Texas's 12th district | |
In office April 19, 1919 – January 3, 1947 | |
Preceded by | James C. Wilson |
Succeeded by | Wingate H. Lucas |
Personal details | |
Born | Frederick Garland Lanham (1880-01-03)January 3, 1880 Weatherford, Texas |
Died | July 31, 1965(1965-07-31) (aged 85) Austin, Texas |
Political party | Democratic |
Spouses | Beulah Rowe
(m. 1908; died 1930)Hazel Head (m. 1931) |
Parent(s) | S. W. T. Lanham Sarah Beona Meng |
Alma mater | Weatherford College University of Texas at Austin |
Profession | Lawyer |
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