Claude Benton Hudspeth

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Claude Benton Hudspeth (1877–1941) was an American rancher, lawyer, and statesman from El Paso, Texas. He represented Texas in the U.S. Congress from 1919 to 1931.

Hudspeth moved to San Antonio in 1940, and died there on March 19, 1941. He is buried in the Mission Burial Park in San Antonio. Hudspeth County, Texas was named for him after he supported its creation in the Texas state senate.

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Preceded by
Thomas L. Blanton
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from Texas's 16th congressional district

1919–1931
Succeeded by
R. Ewing Thomason