Riley J. Wilson
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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.
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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 | (1871-11-12)November 12, 1871 Goldonna, Louisiana, U.S. |
Died | February 23, 1946(1946-02-23) (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 |
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