William Raleigh Hull, Jr.

U.S. Congressperson

1906 – 1977

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Who was William Raleigh Hull, Jr.?

William Raleigh Hull, Jr. was a U.S. Representative from Missouri's 6th congressional district. He was born in Weston, Missouri into a prominent tobacco raising family. He was co-owner of Hull’s Tobacco Warehouse in Weston, director of First National Bank, Leavenworth, Kansas and a mayor of Weston in 1939-1940. His first term in Congress started on January 3, 1955 and served until January 3, 1973. He was not a candidate for re-election. He died in Kansas City, Missouri and is buried at Graceland Cemetery in Weston.

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Born
Apr 17, 1906
Also known as
  • Mayor William Raleigh Hull, Jr.
Died
Aug 15, 1977

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on July 23, 2013

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