Wiley Sparkman
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Wiley Sparkman | |
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| Member of the Oklahoma House of Representatives from the 5th district | |
| In office 1957 – April 1982 | |
| In office 1952–1954 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Springdale, Arkansas |
Wiley Sparkman (January 5, 1906 – February 23, 1995) was an American politician.
A native of Springdale, Arkansas, born in 1906, Sparkman moved to Grove, Oklahoma, at the age of twelve.[1][2] He was first elected to the Oklahoma House of Representatives from Delaware County in 1952. After a single term, Sparkman was succeeded by Carl Thomas Mustain. Sparkman returned to office in 1957, and served until his April 1982 resignation.[3] In 1965, Sparkman's constituency expanded to cover a portion of Adair County, and was enumerated district 5. In his final term, district 5 was redrawn, and consisted of Delaware County, Mayes County, and Ottawa County.
Sparkman died on February 23, 1995, aged 89.[1]
References[edit]
- ^ a b "Retired Lawmaker Wiley Sparkman Dies". Tulsa World. February 24, 1995. Retrieved July 23, 2018.
- ^ "[Unreadable title]". Stilwell Democrat Journal. September 17, 1964. Retrieved July 24, 2018.
- ^ "Nigh Accepts Lawmaker's Resignation". The Oklahoman. April 15, 1982. Retrieved July 23, 2018.
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