Francis W. Cushman

Francis W. Cushman
From 1910's Francis C. Cushman, Late a Representative from Washington
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Washington's at-large district
In office March 4, 1899 – July 6, 1909
Preceded by	J. Hamilton Lewis
Personal details
Born	Francis Wellington Cushman (1867-05-08)May 8, 1867 Brighton, Iowa, U.S.
Died	July 6, 1909(1909-07-06) (aged 42) New York City, U.S.
Political party	Republican
Profession	Politician, lawyer

Francis Wellington Cushman (May 8, 1867 – July 6, 1909) was a U.S. Representative from Washington.

Born in Brighton, Iowa, Cushman attended public schools in Brighton and Pleasant Plain Academy in Pleasant Plain, Iowa. He moved to Albany County, Wyoming, in 1885. He was employed as a ranch hand and as a teacher. He was admitted to the bar in 1889 and commenced practice in Bassett, Nebraska.

He moved to Tacoma, Washington, in 1891 and continued the practice of law. He served as member of Troop B, First Cavalry, Washington National Guard from 1896 to 1903.

Cushman was elected as a Republican to the Fifty-sixth and to the five succeeding Congresses and served from March 4, 1899, until his death in New York City on July 6, 1909.

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