Cleveland Dear
Cleveland Dear Sr. | |
|---|---|
U.S. House of Representatives photo circa 1934 | |
| Member of the United States House of Representatives | |
| In office March 4, 1933 – January 3, 1937 | |
| Preceded by | John H. Overton |
| Succeeded by | A. Leonard Allen |
| Constituency | Louisiana's 8th congressional district |
| Personal details | |
| Born | August 22, 1888 Sugartown, Beauregard Parish, Louisiana, U.S. |
| Died | December 30, 1950 (aged 62) Alexandria, Rapides Parish, Louisiana, U.S. |
| Resting place | Greenwood Memorial Park, Pineville, Louisiana, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse |
Marion Suzanne Anderson
(m. 1921) |
| Children | 2 |
| Education | Louisiana State University Louisiana State University Law Center |
| Occupation | Attorney |
| Military service | |
| Service | United States Army |
| Years of service | 1917–1918 |
| Rank | First Lieutenant (Army) Captain (Organized Reserve Corps) |
| Unit | 87th Division 11th Division |
| Battles/wars | World War I |
Cleveland Dear Sr. (August 22, 1888 – December 30, 1950), was a two-term U.S. representative for Louisiana's 8th congressional district, since disbanded, a district attorney, a state court judge, and a candidate in 1936 for governor of Louisiana.