Phil Ferguson
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Phillip Colgan Ferguson (August 15, 1903 – August 8, 1978) was an American politician serving as a U.S. Representative from Oklahoma. Phil Ferguson was born on August 15, 1903, in Wellington, Kansas, to W. M. and May Deems Ferguson. Ferguson attended public schools in Wellington, the Kemper Military School in Missouri, and graduated from the University of Kansas at Lawrence, A.B., in 1926. He moved to Oklahoma and settled on a ranch near Woodward, Woodward County, working on agricultural pursuits and cattle raising. Ferguson's interest in cattle ranching later earned him a position as a president of the Northwest Cattlemen's Association and vice president of the Oklahoma Cattlemen's Association. He was also director of the Bank of Woodward, which was owned by his father.
Phillip Colgan Ferguson | |
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Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Oklahoma's 8th district | |
In office January 3, 1935 – January 3, 1941 | |
Preceded by | E.W. Marland |
Succeeded by | Ross Rizley |
Personal details | |
Born | (1903-08-15)August 15, 1903 Wellington, Kansas, U.S. |
Died | August 8, 1978(1978-08-08) (aged 74) Tijuana, Mexico |
Political party | Democratic Republican |
Spouse | Martha Sharon Naoma L. Restine |
Alma mater | University of Kansas |
Profession | Banker |
Military service | |
Allegiance | United States |
Branch/service | Marine Corps |
Years of service | 1942–1944 |
Rank | Major |
Unit | Company A, First Battalion, Ninth Marines Marine Raiders regiment |
Battles/wars | World War II |
Awards | Silver Star |