Fields, William Jason, 1874-1954.

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Birth 1874
Death 1954

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U.S. congressman, Kentucky governor.

Fields was born in Carter county, Ky. After attending local schools and the University of Kentucky, he farmed and sold real estate in Olive Hill, Ky. He served in the U.S. House of Representatives from 1911 to 1923, resigning his seat to take office as governor. In the 1930's he served as Commonwealth's Attorney for the 37th district of Kentucky.

From the description of William Jason Fields scrapbook, 1911-1923. (University of Kentucky Libraries). WorldCat record id: 13341902

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