Ben T. Laney

Background

Laney, Ben T. was born on November 25, 1896 in Ouachita County near Smackover, Arkansas, United States. Son of Benjamin Travis and Martha Ella (Saxon) Laney.

Education

Bachelor of Arts, Arkansas State Teachers College, Conway, 1924. Graduate student of University of Utah.

Career

T., William David, Philip Edward. Began as teacher and thereafter engaged in various businesses, including farming, banking, retail drugs, motor finance, real estate, timber, oil and gas leases and investments. Mayor of Camden, Arkansas, 1935-1939.

Governor of Arkansas, 1944-1949.

Achievements

• Ben T. Laney has been listed as a noteworthy governor. of Arkansas by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Served with United States Navy during World War I. Club: Rotary (Camden, Ark).

Connections

Married Lucile Kirtley, January 19, 1926. Children: Ben.

Father:

Benjamin Travis Laney

Mother:

Martha Ella (Saxon) Laney

Spouse:

Lucile Kirtley

child:

Ben Laney