Sierra Blanca, TX, United States
Claude Hudspeth. State Senator and member of U.S. House of Representatives for whom Hudspeth County was named. Became a ranch worker at age 9 and editor-publisher of an Ozona newspaper at 16. Was largely self-educated. Won seat in Legislature in 1902-- starting 29-year public career. He authored man
y bills to benefit working man. Served in Texas Senate 1907-1919. During this time, he studied law and was admitted to the bar, 1909. Served in U. S. Congress 1919-1931. Upheld sending U. S. force to
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