Katherine G. Langley
Katherine Emeline Langley (née Gudger; February 14, 1888 – August 15, 1948) was an American politician. Langley was a member of United States House of Representatives from Kentucky during the Seventieth and Seventy-first sessions of Congress. She was the wife of Kentucky politician John W. Langley and daughter of James M. Gudger, Jr., a four-term Congressman from North Carolina. She was the first woman elected to Congress from Kentucky.
Katherine G. Langley | |
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| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Kentucky's 10th district | |
| In office March 4, 1927 – March 4, 1931 | |
| Preceded by | Andrew J. Kirk |
| Succeeded by | Andrew J. May |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Katherine Emeline Gudger February 14, 1888 Madison County, North Carolina, U.S. |
| Died | August 15, 1948 (aged 60) Pikeville, Kentucky, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | |
| Children | 3 |
| Parent | James M. Gudger Jr. (father) |
| Education | Emerson College of Oratory |
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