Robert L. Doughton Politician

Robert Lee "Bob" Doughton (November 7, 1863–October 1, 1954), of Alleghany County, North Carolina, sometimes known as "Farmer Bob," was a member of the United States House of Representatives from North Carolina for 42 consecutive years (1911–1953). A Democrat originally from Laurel Springs, North Carolina, he was the Dean of the United States House of Representatives for his last few months in Congress.

Personal facts

Robert L. Doughton
Birth dateJanuary 01, 1863
Birth nameRobert Lee Doughton
Birth place
North Carolina , Laurel Springs North Carolina
Religion
Baptists
Date of deathJanuary 01, 1954
Place of death
North Carolina , Laurel Springs North Carolina

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Office holder

officeDean of the United States House of Representatives
party
Democratic Party (United States)
region
North Carolina
North Carolina's 8th congressional district
successor

Topical connections

Abner NashPolitician
Alfred Moore ScalesPolitician
A. Jeff McLemorePolitician
A. Leonard AllenPolitician
Del ReevesMusical artist

Robert L. Doughton on Wikipedia

External resources

  1. http://bioguide.congress.gov/scripts/biodisplay.pl?index=D000448
  2. http://waysandmeans.house.gov/Legacy/portraits/1899-2000/doughton.htm