Fields, William Jason, 1874-1954.
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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| referencedIn | Mackoy family. Mackoy family papers, 1784-1943. | University of Kentucky Libraries | |
| referencedIn | Baskin, John Bryce, 1854-1931. Scrapbook, 1867-1949. | The Filson Historical Society | |
| referencedIn | Vinson, Fred M., 1890-1953. Frederick Moore Vinson papers, 1907-1953. | University of Kentucky Libraries | |
| referencedIn | Turner, Thomas O., 1863-1955. Thomas O. Turner papers, 1872-1953. | University of Kentucky Libraries | |
| referencedIn | Denhardt, Henry H., 1876-1937. Henry H. Denhardt papers, 1907-1931 (bulk 1923-1930) | The Filson Historical Society | |
| creatorOf | Fields, William Jason, 1874-1954. William Jason Fields scrapbook, 1911-1923. | University of Kentucky Libraries |
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| associatedWith | Turner, Thomas O., 1863-1955. | person |
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| associatedWith | Vinson, Fred M., 1890-1953. | person |
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Birth 1874
Death 1954
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