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Arthur Byron Jenks

Arthur Byron Jenks served as a representative for New Hampshire (1937-1943).

  • Republican
  • New Hampshire
  • District 1
  • Former
Portrait of Arthur Byron Jenks New Hampshire
Role Representative

Current assignment referenced in the congressional directory.

State New Hampshire

Representing constituents across the New Hampshire delegation.

District District 1

District insights and legislative focus areas.

Service period 1937-1943

Years of public service formally recorded.

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Biography

Arthur Byron Jenks (born October 15, 1866) was a Republican politician who represented New Hampshire in the United States House of Representatives during the late 1930s and early 1940s. Serving as a member of Congress from New Hampshire’s 1st Congressional District, he held office as a Representative for three terms, reflecting a sustained level of support from his constituents during a period marked by significant national and global change.

Jenks began his congressional service on January 5, 1937, and remained in office until January 3, 1943. Throughout these three terms, he served as a historical member of Congress from New Hampshire, aligned with the Republican Party. While specific committee assignments, legislative initiatives, and details of his broader career are not provided in the available record, his six years in the House placed him among the federal lawmakers navigating the challenges of the pre–World War II and early wartime era.

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