W. Scott Wilkinson

William Scott Wilkinson (February 5, 1895 – June 19, 1985) was an American politician. A member of the Democratic Party, he served in the Louisiana House of Representatives from 1920 to 1924.^[1]

W. Scott Wilkinson
Member of the Louisiana House of Representatives
In office 1920–1924
Personal details
Born	William Scott Wilkinson (1895-02-05)February 5, 1895 Coushatta, Louisiana, U.S.
Died	June 19, 1985(1985-06-19) (aged 90) Shreveport, Louisiana, U.S.
Political party	Democratic
Alma mater	Louisiana State University

Life and career

Wilkinson was born in Coushatta, Louisiana, the son of John Dallas Wilkinson and Alice Mai. He attended Louisiana State University, earning his B.A. degree in 1915.^[2] After earning his degree, he served in the United States Army during World War I, which after his discharge,^[3] he worked as a lawyer.^[1]

Wilkinson served in the Louisiana House of Representatives from 1920 to 1924.^[1]

Death

Wilkinson died on June 19, 1985, at the Riverside Community Hospital in Shreveport, Louisiana, at the age of 90.^[4][5]