Summary
Riley Joseph Wilson (November 12, 1871 – February 23, 1946) was a Louisiana educator, attorney and legislator in the first half of the late 19th century and the first decades of the 20th century. A Democrat, Wilson served in the United States House of Representatives from 1915 until 1937.
Riley Joseph Wilson | |
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| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Louisiana's 5th district | |
| In office March 4, 1915 – January 3, 1937 | |
| Preceded by | James Walter Elder |
| Succeeded by | Newt V. Mills |
| State Representative from Catahoula Parish | |
| In office 1900–1904 | |
| Preceded by | Henry Breithaupt |
| Succeeded by | E. B. Cottingham |
| Personal details | |
| Born | November 12, 1871 Goldonna, Louisiana, U.S. |
| Died | February 23, 1946 (aged 74) Ruston, Louisiana, U.S. |
| Resting place | Greenwood Cemetery in Ruston, Louisiana |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Residence(s) | (1) Harrisonburg Catahoula Parish, Louisiana (2) Ruston, Louisiana |
| Alma mater | Iuka Normal Institute in Tishomingo County, Mississippi |
| Occupation | Educator;Attorney |
Biography edit
Wilson was born near Goldonna in Winn Parish, La. on November 12, 1871. He graduated from Iuka Normal Institute in 1894 and became the principal of Harrisonburg High School in Harrisonburg, Louisiana, serving from 1895-1897. Mr. Wilson later studied law and was admitted to the bar in 1898 and began practicing in Harrisonburg, La.
Career edit
Riley J. Wilson served as a district attorney, judge, member of the State house of Representatives, and a US Congressman. He represented Louisiana in the U.S. House of Representatives for a total of 11 terms from 1915 to 1937. He was defeated for renomination in 1936 by Newt V. Mills.
Death and burial edit
He died on February 23, 1946 in Ruston, La. at the age of 74.
He is buried in Greenwood Cemetery.
References edit
- United States Congress. "Riley J. Wilson (id: W000608)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.. Retrieved on November 21, 2006
External links edit
Media related to Riley Joseph Wilson at Wikimedia Commons
