William H. Smathers
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William Howell Smathers (January 7, 1891 – September 24, 1955) was a Democratic United States Senator from New Jersey, serving from 1937 to 1943.
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William H. Smathers | |
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United States Senator from New Jersey | |
In office January 3, 1937[1] – January 3, 1943 | |
Preceded by | William W. Barbour |
Succeeded by | Albert W. Hawkes |
Member of the New Jersey Senate from Atlantic County | |
In office 1935–1938 | |
Preceded by | Emerson Lewis Richards |
Succeeded by | Thomas D. Taggart |
Personal details | |
Born | William Howell Smathers (1891-01-07)January 7, 1891 Haywood County, North Carolina |
Died | September 24, 1955(1955-09-24) (aged 64) Asheville, North Carolina |
Political party | Democratic |
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