William Fadjo Cravens

William Fadjo Cravens (February 15, 1899 – April 16, 1974) was an American politician and a United States Congressman from 1939 until 1949.

William Fadjo Cravens
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Arkansas's 4th district
In office September 12, 1939 – January 3, 1949
Preceded by	William B. Cravens
Succeeded by	Boyd A. Tackett
Personal details
Born	February 15, 1899 (1899-02-15) Fort Smith, Arkansas, US
Died	April 16, 1974 (1974-04-17) (aged 75) Fort Smith, Arkansas, US
Political party	Democratic
Spouse	Elizabeth B. Echols Cravens
Children	Katherine Elizabeth Cravens William Fadjo Cravens
Alma mater	Washington & Lee University
Profession	Attorney
Military service
Allegiance	United States
Branch/service	United States Navy
Rank	Seaman

Biography

Cravens was born on February 15, 1899, in Fort Smith, Arkansas, the son of Arkansas Congressman William B. Cravens and Carolyn (Dyal) Cravens. He attended the University of Arkansas and the University of Pittsburgh; he also attended Washington & Lee University in Lexington, Virginia, from which he received a law degree. He was married on February 16, 1926, to Elizabeth B. Echols and they had two children, Katherine Elizabeth Cravens and William Fadjo Cravens.^[1]

Career

Cravens served in World War I in the United States Navy as a seaman. He passed the bar in 1920 and began a law practice in Fort Smith. He took the position of City Attorney in Fort Smith.^[2]

Elected to the 76th United States Congress in a special election, Cravens filled the term of his father, William Ben Cravens, who had died in office, Cravens was re-elected, and served in Congress from September 12, 1939, to January 3, 1949.^[3]

Death

Cravens died in Fort Smith, Sebastian County, Arkansas, on April 16, 1974 (age 75 years, 60 days). He is interred at Forest Park Cemetery, Fort Smith, Arkansas.^[4]