John W. Cranford

John Walter Cranford (July 28, 1859 – March 3, 1899) was a U.S. Representative from Texas.

Born in 1859[1] near Grove Hill, Alabama, Cranford attended the common and high schools in Alabama and later finished preparatory studies under a private tutor. He moved to Texas about 1880 and settled at Sulphur Springs, Texas. He studied law. He was admitted to the bar and commenced practice in Texas. He served as member of the State senate 1888-1896.

Cranford was elected president pro tempore of the twenty-second senate.

Cranford was elected as a Democrat to the Fifty-fifth Congress and served from March 4, 1897, until his death in Washington, D.C., March 3, 1899. He was interred in the City Cemetery, Sulphur Springs, Texas.

See also

References
  • United States Congress. "John W. Cranford (id: C000876)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.
  1. Legislative Reference Library of Texas

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U.S. House of Representatives
Preceded by
David B. Culberson		 Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from Texas's 4th congressional district
1897–1899		 Succeeded by
John L. Sheppard
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