Elias W. Rector

This article is about the 28th speaker of the Arkansas House of Representatives. For his father, the 6th governor of Arkansas, see Henry Massey Rector.

Elias William Rector (June 11, 1849 – January 29, 1917) was an American politician who served as the 28th speaker of the Arkansas House of Representatives from January 1891 to January 1893.

Elias W. Rector
28th Speaker of the Arkansas House of Representatives
In office 1891–1893
Preceded by	B. B. Hudgins
Succeeded by	T. C. Humphrey
Member of the Arkansas House of Representatives
In office 1887–1893
Personal details
Born	Elias William Rector (1849-06-11)June 11, 1849 Little Rock, Arkansas, U.S.
Died	January 29, 1917(1917-01-29) (aged 67) Hot Springs, Arkansas, U.S.
Resting place	Hollywood Cemetery, Hot Springs, Arkansas, U.S. 34°29′08.3″N 93°02′38.6″W
Political party	Democratic
Spouse	Rosebud Alcorn
Parent	Henry M. Rector (father)
Profession	Politician, lawyer

Political career

Elias William Rector was a member of the Arkansas House of Representatives, serving from 1886 to 1900. A member of the Democratic Party,^[1][2][3] He was an elector for Grover Cleveland in the presidential election of 1892, and was a candidate for the Democratic nomination for Governor of Arkansas in 1889 and 1902.^[4]

Personal life

Rector was the son of former Arkansas governor Henry M. Rector.