Odell K. Whitney (December 31, 1884 – June 11, 1967) was an American politician from the U.S. state of South Dakota. He served as lieutenant governor of South Dakota from 1931 through 1933.
Odell K. Whitney | |
|---|---|
| Lieutenant Governor of South Dakota | |
| In office 1931–1933 | |
| Governor | Warren Green |
| Preceded by | John T. Grigsby |
| Succeeded by | Hans Ustrud |
| Personal details | |
| Born | December 31, 1884 |
| Died | June 11, 1967 (aged 82) |
| Political party | Republican |
Whitney attended the University of South Dakota College of Law[1] and was admitted to the bar in 1911.[2] He served in the South Dakota Senate from 1925 through 1930, and as Lieutenant Governor of South Dakota from 1931 through 1933. Whitney was appointed as a circuit court judge in 1946, and retired in 1961.[3]
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edit- ^ "7 Jul 1910, 3 – Pierre Weekly Free Press at". Newspapers.com. July 7, 1910. Retrieved September 19, 2020.
- ^ "22 Jun 1911, 15 – Pierre Weekly Free Press at". Newspapers.com. June 22, 1911. Retrieved September 19, 2020.
- ^ "14 Jun 1967, Page 23 – The Daily Republic at". Newspapers.com. June 14, 1967. Retrieved September 19, 2020.
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