Robert Emmett Jeffery | |
|---|---|
 Jeffery in 1915 | |
| United States Ambassador to Uruguay | |
| In office June 4, 1915 – March 9, 1921 | |
| President | Woodrow Wilson |
| Preceded by | Nicolai A. Grevstad |
| Succeeded by | Hoffman Philip |
| Member of theArkansas House of Representatives | |
| In office 1900–1902 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | January 30, 1875 |
| Died | May 19, 1935 (aged 60) Newport, Arkansas, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Children | 2 |
Robert Emmett Jeffery Jr. (January 30, 1875 – May 19, 1935) was an American lawyer, politician, and diplomat who served as theUnited States ambassador to Uruguay from 1915 to 1921.
Jeffery was born inMount Olive, Izard County, Arkansas, the oldest of 10 siblings. He studied law and was admitted to theArkansas Bar Association in 1925.[1]
Jeffrey was elected to theArkansas House of Representatives in 1900 and served until 1902. He also operated a legal practice inNewport, Arkansas. He was elected prosecuting attorney of the Arkansas Circuit Court for the third circuit in 1906 and became a judge of the same court in 1910. A childhood friend of CongressmanWilliam Allan Oldfield, Jeffery was recommended for a position in theWilson administration. He was appointed to serve asambassador to Uruguay in 1915 and remained in the position until 1921.[2][3] After returning to Arkansas, Jeffery became an advocate for education in rural communities.