Albert Lee Reeves Jr. (May 31, 1906 – April 15, 1987) was an American attorney, politician and businessman. He was a U.S. Representative from Missouri for one term from 1947 to 1949.

Albert L. Reeves Jr.
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from Missouri's 5th district
In office
January 3, 1947 – January 3, 1949
Preceded byRoger C. Slaughter
Succeeded byRichard W. Bolling
Personal details
Born
Albert Lee Reeves Jr.

(1906-05-31)May 31, 1906
Steelville, Missouri, U.S.
DiedApril 15, 1987(1987-04-15) (aged 80)
San Diego, California, U.S.
Political partyRepublican
Alma materWilliam Jewell College
University of Missouri School of Law
ProfessionPolitician, attorney, businessman
Military service
AllegianceUnited States
Branch/serviceUnited States Army
Years of service1942–1946
RankLieutenant colonel
UnitUnited States Army Corps of Engineers

Early life

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Reeves was born in Steelville, Missouri, and attended public school in Kansas City, Missouri. He graduated from William Jewell College, Liberty, Missouri, in 1927. He taught at Baylor University in Waco, Texas, in 1927 and 1928, and was a student at Harvard University in 1928 and 1929. Reeves graduated from the University of Missouri Law School at Columbia in 1931.

Career

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He was admitted to the bar the same year and commenced practice in Kansas City, Missouri. He entered the United States Army Corps of Engineers on active duty in July 1942 as captain, Missouri River Division, and served in India, Burma, and China. He was promoted through the ranks to lieutenant colonel and relieved from active duty April 23, 1946, to resume the practice of law.

Reeves was elected as a Republican to the Eightieth Congress (January 3, 1947 – January 3, 1949). He failed to win reelection in 1948.

Later career

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After serving in Congress, Reeves practiced law in Kansas City, Missouri, and Washington, D.C., and was senior vice president at Utah Construction & Mining Co., San Francisco, California. He served as director and secretary of Marcona Corporation and Affiliates.

Death and burial

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Reeves was a resident of Pauma Valley, California, until his death in La Jolla, California, on April 15, 1987. He was cremated and his ashes buried at St. Francis Church, Pauma Valley.

References

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  • United States Congress. "Albert L. Reeves Jr. (id: R000137)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.
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U.S. House of Representatives
Preceded by Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from Missouri's 5th congressional district

1947-1949
Succeeded by