About Claude Benton Hudspeth
Lived 1877 – 1941 (aged 63). Claude Benton Hudspeth was an American politician and lawyer.
Claude Benton Hudspeth (May 12, 1877 – March 19, 1941) was an American politician, lawyer, and rancher from El Paso, Texas. A member of the Democratic Party, he served in the United States House of Representatives for Texas's 16th congressional district from 1919 to 1931 after serving in both chambers of the Texas Legislature.
Early life Hudspeth was born in Medina, Bandera County in 1877. Hudspeth moved to Ozona at age 16 and became founding publisher of newspaper Ozona Kicker.
Political career
Hudspeth later entered politics, first serving in the Texas House of Representatives from 1902 to 1906 and Texas State Senate from 1906 to 1918.
In 1909, Hudspeth was admitted to the State Bar of Texas. He began practicing law with El Paso firm Neaon, Hudspeth, and McGill.
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Who was Claude Benton Hudspeth?
American cowboy, rancher, lawyer, and statesman (1877-1941)
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Claude Benton Hudspeth was born on 12 May 1877 in Texas.
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Claude Benton Hudspeth died on 19 March 1941 in San Antonio.
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Claude Benton Hudspeth was a politician and lawyer.
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Claude Benton Hudspeth was American.
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