William Stanley West
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William Stanley West (August 23, 1849 ā December 22, 1914) was a United States Senator from the state of Georgia. He was a Democrat.[1] He is notable for being the first person appointed to the Senate after ratification of the Seventeenth Amendment made that possible.
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William Stanley West | |
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United States Senator from Georgia | |
In office March 2, 1914 ā November 3, 1914 | |
Appointed by | John M. Slaton |
Preceded by | Augustus O. Bacon |
Succeeded by | Thomas W. Hardwick |
Member of the Georgia Senate | |
In office 1901-1906 | |
Member of the Georgia House of Representatives | |
In office 1892-1901 | |
Personal details | |
Born | (1849-08-23)August 23, 1849 Buena Vista, Georgia, U.S. |
Died | December 22, 1914(1914-12-22) (aged 65) Valdosta, Georgia, U.S. |
Political party | Democratic |
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