Henry Nelson Pope (April 23, 1859 - June 13, 1956) was president of the Texas Farmers Union and president of the Association of State Presidents of the Farmers' Education and Cooperative Union of America, and president of the American Federation of Organized Producers and Consumers.[1][2]
Henry Nelson Pope | |
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_was_president_of_the_Texas_Farmers_Union.jpg) Pope circa 1915 | |
| Born | April 23, 1859 |
| Died | June 13, 1956 (aged 97) |
| Other names | Henry N. Pope H. N. Pope |
| Occupation | President of the Texas Farmers Union |
| Spouse | Sarah Jane Cope |
| Parent(s) | John H. Pope Arena Edwards |
Biography
editHe was born on April 23, 1859, in Mountainburg, Arkansas to John H. Pope and Arena Edwards. He married Sarah Jane Cope around 1878. In 1916 he testified before the United States Congress opposing the eight-hour workday for interstate railroads that was imposed by the Adamson Act.[1][2]
His wife died in 1950. He died on June 13, 1956, in Fort Worth, Texas.
References
edit- ^ a b "Texas Farmers Say Nation Paid Ransom. Contrast Eight-Hour Law with Inaction in Cotton Crisis" (PDF). New York Times. September 4, 1916. Retrieved 2015-03-31.
- ^ a b Senate Committee on Agriculture and Forestry (1916). Production and Conservation of Food Supplies. United States Congress. p. 393.