Hatton W. Sumners
Hatton William Sumners (May 30, 1875 – April 19, 1962) was a Democratic Congressman from the Dallas, Texas, area, serving from 1913 to 1947. He rose to become Chairman of the powerful House Judiciary Committee.
Hatton W. Sumners | |
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Bain News Service photo, circa 1915 | |
| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Texas | |
| In office March 4, 1913 – January 3, 1947 | |
| Preceded by | new district |
| Succeeded by | Joseph Franklin Wilson |
| Constituency | At-large (1913–15) 5th district (1915–47) |
| Personal details | |
| Born | May 30, 1875 Fayetteville, Tennessee |
| Died | April 19, 1962 (aged 86) Dallas, Texas |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Profession | Attorney |
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