Sam H. Jones
Samuel Houston Jones (July 15, 1897 – February 8, 1978) was an American lawyer and 46th Governor of Louisiana for the term from 1940 to 1944. He defeated the renowned Earl Kemp Long in the 1940 Democratic runoff primary election. Eight years later, Long then in a reversal of 1940 defeated Jones in the 1948 party primary.
Sam H. Jones | |
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| 46th Governor of Louisiana | |
| In office May 14, 1940 – May 9, 1944 | |
| Lieutenant | Marc M. Mouton |
| Preceded by | Earl K. Long |
| Succeeded by | Jimmie Davis |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Samuel Houston Jones July 15, 1897 Merryville, Louisiana, U.S. |
| Died | February 8, 1978 (aged 80) Lake Charles, Louisiana, U.S. |
| Resting place | Prien Memorial Park Cemetery in Lake Charles |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Louise Gambrell Boyer |
| Alma mater | Louisiana State University (LLB) |
| Occupation | Lawyer |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch/service | United States Army |
| Battles/wars | World War I |
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