Robert T. Secrest
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Robert Thompson Secrest (January 22, 1904, near Senecaville, Ohio – May 15, 1994, in Cambridge, Ohio)[1] was an American Democratic representative to the United States Congress from the state of Ohio. He served in Congress three separate times: 1933 to 1942, 1949 to 1954, and 1963 to 1966, resigning each time prior to the end of his term.
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Bob Secrest | |
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Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Ohio's 15th district | |
In office March 4, 1933 – August 3, 1942 | |
Preceded by | C. Ellis Moore |
Succeeded by | Percy W. Griffiths |
In office January 3, 1949 – September 26, 1954 | |
Preceded by | Percy W. Griffiths |
Succeeded by | John E. Henderson |
In office January 3, 1963 – December 30, 1966 | |
Preceded by | Tom V. Moorehead |
Succeeded by | Chalmers P. Wylie |
Member of the Ohio Senate from the 20th district | |
In office January 3, 1969-December 31, 1976 | |
Preceded by | Tom V. Moorehead |
Succeeded by | Sam Speck |
Member of the Ohio House of Representatives | |
In office 1931-1932 | |
Personal details | |
Born | (1904-01-22)January 22, 1904 Senecaville, Ohio |
Died | May 15, 1994(1994-05-15) (aged 90) Cambridge, Ohio |
Resting place | Senacaville Cemetery |
Political party | Democratic |
Alma mater | Muskingum College Columbia University British School of Civil Affairs |
Military service | |
Allegiance | United States |
Branch/service | United States Navy |
Years of service | 1942 - 1946 |
Rank | Commander |
Battles/wars | World War II |
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