Benjamin Travis Laney [SEP] date of birth
Benjamin Travis Laney
Benjamin Travis Laney, Jr. (November 25, 1896January 21, 1977), was the 33rd Governor of Arkansas, having served from 1945 to 1949.
Life and career.
Laney was born in Camden, where he attended Ouachita County public schools but never graduated from high school. He was, however, admitted in 1915 to Hendrix College, a liberal arts institution in Conway.
His studies were interrupted by World War I. Laney entered the United States Navy in 1918 and served until the end
Laney (surname)
Laney is a surname. Notable people with the surname include:
- Al Laney ("Albert Gillis Laney"; 1896–1988), American sportswriter
- Benjamin Lany or Laney (1591–1675), Bishop of Ely
- Benjamin Travis Laney (1896–1977), former Democratic Governor of Arkansas
- Betnijah Laney (born 1993), American basketball player
- Bill Laney ("William Ross Laney"; 1913–1998), New Zealand politician
- Brendan Laney (born 1973), professional rugby