William H. Stevenson
20th century American politician (1891–1978) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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For the historian of the same name, see W. H. Stevenson.
William Henry Stevenson (September 23, 1891 – March 19, 1978) was an American lawyer and Republican politician from La Crosse County, Wisconsin. He served four terms in the United States House of Representatives, representing Wisconsin's 3rd congressional district from 1941 to 1949. Earlier in his career, he served as district attorney of La Crosse County (1935–1941) and Richland County, Wisconsin (1925–1927).
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William H. Stevenson | |
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Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Wisconsin's 3rd district | |
In office January 3, 1941 – January 3, 1949 | |
Preceded by | Harry W. Griswold |
Succeeded by | Gardner R. Withrow |
District Attorney of La Crosse County, Wisconsin | |
In office January 7, 1935 – January 3, 1941 | |
Preceded by | Fred G. Silberschmidt |
Succeeded by | John S. Coleman |
District Attorney of Richland County, Wisconsin | |
In office January 1, 1925 – January 1, 1927 | |
Preceded by | O. D. Black |
Succeeded by | Van R. Coppernoll |
Personal details | |
Born | September 23, 1891 Kenosha, Wisconsin, U.S. |
Died | March 19, 1978(1978-03-19) (aged 86) La Crosse, Wisconsin, U.S. |
Resting place | Onalaska City Cemetery, Onalaska, Wisconsin |
Political party | Republican |
Spouse |
Lulu Belle Bucklin
(m. 1913–1978) |
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Education | |
Profession | Lawyer, politician |
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