John W. Harreld

John William Harreld (January 24, 1872  December 26, 1950) was a United States representative and Senator from Oklahoma. Harreld was the first Republican senator elected in Oklahoma and represented a shift in Oklahoma politics.

John W. Harreld
United States Senator
from Oklahoma
In office
March 4, 1921  March 4, 1927
Preceded byThomas Gore
Succeeded byElmer Thomas
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from Oklahoma's 5th district
In office
November 8, 1919  March 4, 1921
Preceded byJoseph Bryan Thompson
Succeeded byFletcher B. Swank
Personal details
Born
John William Harreld

(1872-01-24)January 24, 1872
Butler County, Kentucky
DiedDecember 26, 1950(1950-12-26) (aged 78)
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Political partyRepublican
Spouses
  • Laura Ward
  • Thurlow Ward
Alma materBryant & Stratton Business College, Louisville, Kentucky
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