About Oliver H. Oates
Oliver H. Oates was an American politician.
Oliver H. Oates was an American lawyer, judge, and state legislator in Arkansas. He served as Speaker of the Arkansas House of Representatives from 1858-1859. From November 1860-November 1862 during the American Civil War, he served as Secretary of State of Arkansas.
Oates was born in South Carolina. In March 1839 he became a First Circuit Court judge. He was succeeded in 1860 by Earl C. Bronough.
Oates commanded a company during the American Civil War.
Oates' officeholding was the subject of an Arkansas Supreme Court case.
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