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William H. Frankhauser

1863 – 1921

American politician

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About William H. Frankhauser

Lived 1863 – 1921 (aged 58). William H. Frankhauser was an American politician and lawyer.

William Horace Frankhauser (March 5, 1863 – May 9, 1921) was an American politician from the U.S. state of Michigan.

Frankhauser was born in Wood County, Ohio and moved with his parents to Monroe, Michigan, in 1875. He attended the public schools, Michigan State Normal School (now Eastern Michigan University at Ypsilanti, Michigan, and Oberlin College, Oberlin, Ohio. He was a school teacher for several years, studied law and was admitted to the bar in 1891. He commenced practice in Hillsdale, Michigan and became city attorney and prosecutor of Hillsdale County, 1896–1903.

Frankhauser was elected as a Republican from Michigan's 3rd congressional district to the 67th United States Congress, and served from March 4, 1921, until his death. He was in poor health and was unable to attend any sessions of congress. On May 9, 1921, while at the Battle Creek Sanitarium in Battle Creek, Michigan, Frankhauser died from suicide by cutting his throat with a razor blade.

John M. C. Smith, whom Frankhauser defeated in 1920, was elected in a special election to fill in the vacancy on June 28, 1921.

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Eastern Michigan University
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United States representative
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William Horace Frankhauser

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Frequently asked questions

Who was William H. Frankhauser?

American politician (1863-1921)

When was William H. Frankhauser born?

William H. Frankhauser was born on 5 March 1863 in Wood County.

When did William H. Frankhauser die?

William H. Frankhauser died on 9 May 1921 in Battle Creek.

What was William H. Frankhauser's occupation?

William H. Frankhauser was a politician and lawyer.

What nationality was William H. Frankhauser?

William H. Frankhauser was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: William H. Frankhauser

· Wikidata: Q783970

· DBpedia: William H. Frankhauser

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