Hatton W. Sumners
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Hatton William Sumners (May 30, 1875 – April 19, 1962) was a Democratic Congressman from the Dallas, Texas, area, serving from 1913 to 1947. He rose to become Chairman of the powerful House Judiciary Committee.
Quick Facts Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Texas, Preceded by ...
Hatton W. Sumners | |
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Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Texas | |
In office March 4, 1913 – January 3, 1947 | |
Preceded by | new district |
Succeeded by | Joseph Franklin Wilson |
Constituency | At-large (1913–15) 5th district (1915–47) |
Personal details | |
Born | May 30, 1875 Fayetteville, Tennessee |
Died | April 19, 1962(1962-04-19) (aged 86) Dallas, Texas |
Political party | Democratic |
Profession | Attorney |
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