Scott Ferris
| Scott Ferris | |
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| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Oklahoma's 6th district |
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| In office March 4, 1915 – March 3, 1921 |
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| Preceded by | District created |
| Succeeded by | L.M. Gensman |
| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Oklahoma's 5th district |
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| In office November 16, 1907 – March 3, 1915 |
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| Preceded by | District created |
| Succeeded by | Joseph Bryan Thompson |
| Personal details | |
| Born | November 3, 1877 Neosho, Missouri |
| Died | June 8, 1945 (aged 67) Oklahoma City, Oklahoma |
| Citizenship |  United States |
| Political party | Democratic Party |
| Spouse(s) | Grace Hobbert Ferris |
| Alma mater | Kansas City School of Law |
| Profession | Attorney
politician oilman farmer |
| Religion | Protestant |
Scott Ferris (November 3, 1877 – June 8, 1945) was a U.S. Representative from Oklahoma.
Early life
Ferris was born in Neosho, Missouri to Scott and Annie M. Ferris.[1] He attended the public schools and was graduated from Newton County High School in 1897 and from the Kansas City School of Law in 1901.[2] He was admitted to the bar in 1901 and commenced practice in Lawton, Oklahoma, the same year.[2] In 1906, he married Grace Hobbert.[3]
Career
Upon the admission of Oklahoma as a State into the Union, Ferris was elected as a Democrat to the 60th Congress.[2] He was reelected to the 61st and to the six succeeding Congresses and served from November 16, 1907, until March 3, 1921.[2] He served as chairman of the Committee on Public Lands (62nd through 65th Congresses).[2]
Ferris served as member of the territorial Oklahoma House of Representatives in 1904 and 1905. Upon the admission of Oklahoma as a State into the Union, Ferris was elected as a Democrat to the 60th Congress. He was reelected to the 61st and to the six succeeding Congresses and served from November 16, 1907, until March 3, 1921.[4] He served as chairman of the Committee on Public Lands (62nd through 65th Congresses). He did not seek renomination as a Representative, but was an unsuccessful candidate for Senator.[3] He won the Democratic primary against incumbent Thomas P. Gore but was defeated in the general election by Republican John W. Harreld, receiving 45 percent of the vote.
In 1912 and in 1916 Ferris served as delegate to the Democratic National Conventions.[2] He moved to New York City and engaged in the oil business from 1921 to 1924. Returning to Oklahoma in 1925, he served as Democratic National Committeeman from Oklahoma from 1924 to 1940. He resumed the practice of law; engaged in the oil business and also in agricultural pursuits.
Death
Ferris died in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County, Okla., June 8, 1945 (age 67 years, 217 days). He is interredt at Rose Hill Burial Park, Oklahoma City.[3]
References
- ↑ Encyclopedia of Oklahoma History and Culture - Ferris, Scott (accessed May 11, 2010).
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 "Ferris, Scott," Biographical Directory of the U.S. Congress
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 "Scott Ferris," Politicalgraveyard.com (accessed May 11, 2010).
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| United States House of Representatives | ||
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| Preceded by
District created
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Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Oklahoma's 5th congressional district 1907–1915 |
Succeeded by Joseph Bryan Thompson |
| Preceded by
District created
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Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Oklahoma's 6th congressional district 1915-1921 |
Succeeded by L.M. Gensman |
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- People from Neosho, Missouri
- Oklahoma Democrats
- University of Missouri–Kansas City alumni
- Oklahoma lawyers
- Members of the Oklahoma House of Representatives
- Members of the United States House of Representatives from Oklahoma
- Democratic Party members of the United States House of Representatives
