Benjamin T. Laney
33rd governor of Arkansas / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Benjamin Travis Laney, Jr. (November 25, 1896 – January 21, 1977), was an American businessman who served as the 33rd governor of Arkansas from 1945 to 1949.
Quick Facts 33rd Governor of Arkansas, Lieutenant ...
Benjamin T. Laney | |
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33rd Governor of Arkansas | |
In office January 9, 1945 – January 11, 1949 | |
Lieutenant | James L. Shaver Nathan Green Gordon |
Preceded by | Homer Martin Adkins |
Succeeded by | Sid McMath |
Mayor of Camden, Arkansas | |
In office 1935–1939 | |
Personal details | |
Born | Benjamin Travis Laney Jr. (1896-11-25)November 25, 1896 Camden, Arkansas, U.S. |
Died | January 21, 1977(1977-01-21) (aged 80) Magnolia, Arkansas, U.S. |
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse | Lucille Kirtley |
Children | 3 |
Education | Hendrix College University of Central Arkansas University of Utah |
Military service | |
Allegiance | United States |
Branch/service | United States Navy |
Battles/wars | World War I |
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