Scott Ferris
Scott Ferris | |
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L.M. Gensman | |
Constituency | 5th district (1907–1915) 6th district (1915–1921) |
Personal details | |
Born | November 3, 1877 Oklahoma City, Oklahoma |
Citizenship | United States |
Political party | Democratic Party |
Spouse | Grace Hubbert Ferris |
Alma mater | Kansas City School of Law |
Profession | Attorney
politician oilman farmer |
Scott Ferris (November 3, 1877 – June 8, 1945) was a U.S. Representative from Oklahoma.
Early life
Ferris was born in
Career
Ferris served as member of the territorial
In 1912 and in 1916 Ferris served as delegate to the Democratic National Conventions.[2] He moved to New York City and engaged in the oil business from 1921 to 1924. Returning to Oklahoma in 1925, he served as Democratic National Committeeman from Oklahoma from 1924 to 1940. He resumed the practice of law; engaged in the oil business and in agricultural pursuits.
His wife, Grace Hubbert Ferris, died unexpectedly of a cerebral hemorrhage on March 9, 1944.
Death
Ferris died in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County, Okla., June 8, 1945 (age 67 years, 217 days). He is interred at Rose Hill Burial Park, Oklahoma City.[3]
References
- ^ Encyclopedia of Oklahoma History and Culture - Ferris, Scott (accessed May 11, 2010).
- ^ a b c "Ferris, Scott," Biographical Directory of the U.S. Congress
- United States Congress. "Scott Ferris (id: F000091)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.
- ^ a b c "Scott Ferris," Politicalgraveyard.com (accessed May 11, 2010).
- ^ "Scott Ferris". Govtrack US Congress. Retrieved 24 May 2013.
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