John B. Kendrick

John Benjamin Kendrick ( born September 6, 1857 in Cherokee County, Texas, † November 3, 1933 in Sheridan, Wyoming ) was a U.S. Representative (Democratic Party), who served from 1915 to 1917 as governor of the state of Wyoming and those of 1917-1933 in the U.S. Senate represented.

Early years and political rise

Kendrick left the school after the 7th grade. He started in 1879 in order to drive cattle from Texas to Wyoming. Then bought and expanded his own herd in the next two decades, where he built his home in Sheridan. We chose him in 1909 as president of the Wyoming Stock Growers. In the following year he became a member of the State Legislature of Wyoming.

Governor of Wyoming

Kendrick won the 1914 election for governor of Wyoming and held the office from 4 January 1915 to 26 February 1917. During his tenure, he founded the Public Service Commission, which was to examine the state of certain State irrigation and mining sites. Together with the state Legislature, he protested against the withdrawal of public lands containing mineral reserves, as well as energy sites, controlled water sources by the U.S. President Woodrow Wilson. He also supported social reforms, which included the establishment of widows' pensions, the child labor protection and labor compensation. In 1916 he ran for the U.S. Senate, defeating the incumbent senator this 1st Class Clark. Shortly after, he gave up his position as governor to take up the seat in the U.S. Senate.

Senate of Wyoming

In his position, he became known for his early studies of the Teapot Dome scandal and the introduction of laws that led to the creation of the Grand Teton National Park, on reputation. He held the office of U.S. Senator until his death.

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

Honors

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