Robert T. Secrest
| Bob Secrest | |
|---|---|
 |
|
| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Ohio's 15th district |
|
|
In office March 4, 1933 – August 3, 1942 |
|
| Preceded by | C. Ellis Moore |
| Succeeded by | Percy W. Griffiths |
|
In office January 3, 1949 – September 26, 1954 |
|
| Preceded by | Percy W. Griffiths |
| Succeeded by | John E. Henderson |
|
In office January 3, 1963 – December 30, 1966 |
|
| Preceded by | Tom V. Moorehead |
| Succeeded by | Chalmers P. Wylie |
| Member of the Ohio Senate from the 20th district |
|
|
In office January 3, 1969-December 31, 1976 |
|
| Preceded by | Tom V. Moorehead |
| Succeeded by | Sam Speck |
| Member of the Ohio House of Representatives | |
|
In office 1931-1932 |
|
| Personal details | |
| Born |
January 22, 1904 Senecaville, Ohio |
| Died | May 15, 1994 (aged 90) Cambridge, Ohio |
| Resting place | Senacaville Cemetery |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Alma mater |
Muskingum College Columbia University British School of Civil Affairs |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Service/branch | United States Navy |
| Years of service | 1942 - 1946 |
| Rank | Commander |
| Battles/wars | World War II |
Robert Thompson Secrest (January 22, 1904 near Senecaville, Ohio – May 15, 1994, in Cambridge, Ohio) was an American Democratic representative to the United States Congress from the state of Ohio. He served in Congress three separate times: 1933 to 1942, 1949 to 1954, and 1963 to 1966, resigning each time prior to the end of his term.
Robert Secrest was born at Senacaville, Noble County, Ohio, the eldest son of a miner, Robert Waits Secrest (1880-1929), and his wife Amelia née Thompson. Robert attended the State public schools. He subsequently graduated from Muskingum College in New Concord, Ohio, 1926, Washington, D.C. College of Law, 1938, and Columbia University, New York City, 1943. He graduated from British School of Civil Affairs, Wimbledon, England, 1943.
Secrest was superintendent of the Murray City, Ohio schools 1931-1932. He was a member of the Ohio House of Representatives 1931 - 1932. He was elected as a Democrat to the 73rd to 77th United States Congresses, and served March 4, 1933 to August 3, 1942, when he resigned to join the United States Navy. He was later promoted to Commander and served until February 28, 1946 in England, Africa, Italy and the Pacific.
...
Wikipedia