John B. Kendrick

John Benjamin Kendrick (born September 6, 1857 in Cherokee County , Texas , † November 3, 1933 in Sheridan , Wyoming) was an American politician ( Democratic Party ), who served as governor of the state of Wyoming from 1915 to 1917 and that of Represented in the US Senate from 1917 to 1933 .

Early years and political advancement

Kendrick dropped out of school after 7th grade. He began herding cattle from Texas to Wyoming in 1879. He then bought and expanded his own herd over the next two decades, building his home in Sheridan. He was elected President of the Wyoming Stock Growers in 1909 . The following year he became a member of the Wyoming State Legislature .

Wyoming Governor

Kendrick won the election to governor of Wyoming in 1914 and served from January 4, 1915 to February 26, 1917. During his tenure, he established the Public Service Commission to assess the condition of certain state irrigation and mining sites. Together with the state legislature, he protested against the withdrawal of public land containing mineral resources, as well as energy sites that controlled water sources, by US President Woodrow Wilson . He also supported social reforms, which included the establishment of widows' pensions, child labor protection and compensation for work. In 1916 he ran for the US Senate, defeating the incumbent Senator 1st Class Clark . Shortly thereafter, he gave up his office as governor to take the seat in the US Senate.

Wyoming Senate

In his position, he gained notoriety for his initial investigations into the Teapot Dome scandal and the introduction of the laws that led to the creation of Grand Teton National Park . He held the office of US Senator until his death.

He was married to Eula Wulfjen and the couple had two children together.

Honors

He received an honorary law degree from the University of Wyoming in 1932 .

literature

Robert Sobel and John Raimo (Eds.): Biographical Directory of the Governors of the United States, 1789–1978. Volume 4, Meckler Books, Westport, 1978. 4 volumes.

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personal data
SURNAME	Kendrick, John B.
ALTERNATIVE NAMES	Kendrick, John Benjamin
BRIEF DESCRIPTION	American politician
DATE OF BIRTH	September 6, 1857
PLACE OF BIRTH	Cherokee County , Texas
DATE OF DEATH	November 3, 1933
Place of death	Sheridan , Wyoming