Kent, William, 1864-1928

William Kent was born on March 29, 1864 in Chicago, Illinois, and graduated from Yale (B.A., 1887). From 1895 to 1897 he was a member of the Chicago City Council and was a founding member of the Municipal Voters' League. Kent moved to California in 1907. He was elected to the United States House of Representatives from California (1911-1917) and served on the U.S. Tariff Commission (1917-1921). He lost the nomination in the California senatorial election of 1920. Kent died on March 13, 1928 in Kentfield, California.

From the description of William Kent family papers, 1768-1961 (inclusive). (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 122563229

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