William Augustus Ayres

Democrat Representative of Kansas's 5th district

Congresses Served

House Terms

April 19, 1867 (84 years old)

Birthday

February 17, 1952

Death

Served as a member of the U.S. House of Representatives for multiple terms, representing two different congressional districts in Kansas.
Initially elected to the House in 1915 and served until 1921, then returned to serve from 1923 to 1934.
Appointed as a Federal Trade Commissioner in 1934, a position he held until his death in 1952.
Worked as a lawyer after being admitted to the bar in 1893 and held various legal positions, including clerk of the Court of Appeals and prosecuting attorney for Sedgwick County.
Attended common schools and Garfield University in Wichita, Kansas.
Active in local politics and legal affairs prior to his congressional career.
Resigned from Congress to take on the role of Federal Trade Commissioner.