Hagaman, Frank Leslie, 1894-1966

found: Kansas governors, c1990:p. 194 (Frank Leslie Hagaman; b. June 1, 1894, Bushnell (McDonough Co.), Kan.; d. June 23, 1966, Kansas City; Kan. gov., Nov. 28, 1950 to Jan. 8, 1951)

found: Sharp, Nancy. American legislative leaders in the Midwest, 1911-1994, 1997:pages 119-120 (Frank Leslie "Les" Hagaman, born on June 1, 1894 in Bushnell, Illinois and at age 6 his family moved to Kansas City, Kansas. Attended the University of Kansas, served in the U.S. Army during World War I. Earned an LL.B. from George Washington University in Washington, D.C. in 1921 and began practicing law in Fairway, Kansas. A Republican, he was elected to the Kansas House of Representatives in 1938 where he served for four consecutive terms. Successfully ran for lieutenant governor of Kansas in 1946 and 1948, then briefly became governor when incumbent Frank Carlson resigned in November 1950. Returned to his law practice in early 1951. Died in Fairway, Kansas on June 23, 1966.)