William H. Avery (politician)
William H. Avery | |
|---|---|
| 37th Governor of Kansas | |
| In office January 11, 1965 – January 9, 1967 | |
| Lieutenant | John Crutcher |
| Preceded by | John Anderson Jr. |
| Succeeded by | Robert Docking |
| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Kansas | |
| In office January 3, 1955 – January 3, 1965 | |
| Preceded by | Howard S. Miller |
| Succeeded by | Chester L. Mize |
| Constituency | 1st district (1955-1963) 2nd district (1963-1965) |
| Member of the Kansas House of Representatives | |
| In office 1951–1955 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | William Henry Avery August 11, 1911 Wakefield, Kansas, U.S. |
| Died | November 4, 2009 (aged 98) Wakefield, Kansas, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse |
Hazel Bowles (m. 1940–2004) |
| Alma mater | University of Kansas |
| Profession | Farmer, Oilman, Banker, Politician |
William Henry Avery (August 11, 1911 – November 4, 2009) was an American Republican Party politician who served as the 37th governor of Kansas from 1965 until 1967.