Tom Gentry (politician)

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Tom Gentry
Gentry in 1952
Attorney General of Arkansas
In office
1953–1957
GovernorFrancis Cherry
Orval Faubus
Preceded byIke Murry
Succeeded byBruce Bennett
Personal details
Born
Thomas Jefferson Gentry Jr.

(1915-04-03)April 3, 1915
Malvern, Arkansas, U.S.
DiedFebruary 21, 1982(1982-02-21) (aged 66)
Political partyDemocratic
Alma materUniversity of Arkansas

Thomas Jefferson Gentry Jr. (April 3, 1915 – February 21, 1982), also known as Tom Gentry and T. J. Gentry, was an American attorney and politician. He served as attorney general of Arkansas from 1953 to 1957.[1]

Life and career

Gentry was born in Malvern, Arkansas. He attended the University of Arkansas, graduating in 1937.[2]

Gentry served as attorney general of Arkansas from 1953 to 1957.[1]

Gentry died on February 21, 1982,[3] at the age of 66.

References

  1. ^ a b "Arkansas Former Attorneys General". National Association of Attorneys General. Retrieved June 14, 2024.
  2. ^ "Tom Gentry Announces For Court Post". The Mountaineer Echo. Yellville, Arkansas. April 26, 1982. p. 8. Retrieved June 14, 2024 – via Newspapers.com. Open access icon
  3. ^ "Thomas Jefferson (Tom or T. J.) Gentry Jr. (1915–1982)". Encyclopedia of Arkansas. Retrieved June 14, 2024.


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