About Hugo Wedell
Lived 1890 – 1975 (aged 85). Hugo Wedell was a baseball player.
Hugo T. Wedell (January 3, 1890 – April 13, 1975) was a justice of the Kansas Supreme Court from July 3, 1935, to January 10, 1955.
Early life and education He was born January 3, 1890, in Hillsboro, Kansas. For a while he was a professional baseball player, He obtained his bachelor's degree in 1915 and his law degree in 1920, both from the University of Kansas.
Career He was a lawyer in Neosho County and was appointed to investigate the Ronald Finney Bond Scandal. He unsuccessfully ran for the state senate in 1930. He was appointed to serve for the remainder of the term, due to expire January 1, 1937.
Personal life and death He married Hazel Houston and had at least one daughter.
He died in Wichita, Kansas, at the age of 85 on Sunday April 13, 1975.
Don’t just read it —
keep it.
Full-length biographies made to live with: read them, listen on the way to work, watch them tonight.
- E-book
- Audio
- Video
Instant download · yours to keep · every purchase keeps this site free
Important facts
People in Hugo Wedell's life
Named in this biography and alive at the same time
Related people
Same field, nearest in time
Contemporaries
People whose lives overlapped Hugo Wedell's
Frequently asked questions
Who was Hugo Wedell?
American judge
When was Hugo Wedell born?
Hugo Wedell was born on 3 January 1890.
When did Hugo Wedell die?
Hugo Wedell died on 13 April 1975.
What was Hugo Wedell's occupation?
Hugo Wedell was a baseball player.
Sources & further reading
Cite this page
APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Hugo Wedell. https://biography.guide/hugo-wedell/
MLA: "Hugo Wedell." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/hugo-wedell/.
Chicago: "Hugo Wedell." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/hugo-wedell/.
Data last updated: 2026-09-20 · Spot an error? Report a correction.
Page generated 2026-09-27 05:02 UTC