William H. Avery | |
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| 37th Governor of Kansas | |
| In office January 11, 1965 – January 9, 1967 | |
| Lieutenant | John Crutcher |
| Preceded by | John Anderson Jr. |
| Succeeded by | Robert Docking |
| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Kansas's 2nd district | |
| In office January 3, 1963 – January 3, 1965 | |
| Preceded by | Robert Ellsworth |
| Succeeded by | Chester L. Mize |
| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Kansas's 1st district | |
| In office January 3, 1955 – January 3, 1963 | |
| Preceded by | Howard S. Miller |
| Succeeded by | Bob Dole |
| Member of the Kansas House of Representatives | |
| In office 1951–1955 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | William Henry Avery August 11, 1911 Wakefield, Kansas, U.S. |
| Died | November 4, 2009 (aged 98) Wakefield, Kansas, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse |
Hazel Bowles (m. 1940–2004) |
| Alma mater | University of Kansas |
| Profession | Farmer, Oilman, Banker, Politician |
William Henry Avery (August 11, 1911 – November 4, 2009) was an American Republican Party politician who served as the 37th governor of Kansas from 1965 until 1967.