Edwin E. Willis

Edwin Edward Willis (October 2, 1904 – October 24, 1972) was an American politician and attorney from the U.S. state of Louisiana who was affiliated with the Long political faction. A Democrat, he served in the Louisiana State Senate during 1948 and in the United States House of Representatives from 1949 to 1969.

Edwin Edward Willis
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Louisiana's 3rd district
In office January 3, 1949 – January 3, 1969
Preceded by	James R. Domengeaux
Succeeded by	Patrick T. Caffery
Member of the Louisiana State Senate from Lafayette Parish
In office 1948–1948
Preceded by	Two-member district: Edward P. Burguieres Cornelius P. Voorhies
Succeeded by	Bernard Trappey
Personal details
Born	(1904-10-02)October 2, 1904 Arnaudville, Louisiana, U.S.
Died	October 24, 1972(1972-10-24) (aged 68) St. Martinville, Louisiana, U.S.
Resting place	St. Michael's Cemetery in St. Martinville, Louisiana
Political party	Democratic
Spouse	Estelle Bulliard Willis
Children	1
Alma mater	St. Martinville High School Loyola University New Orleans College of Law
Occupation	Attorney; Planter

Willis served on the U.S. House of Representatives' Un-American Activities Committee (HUAC) from 1957 to 1968, becoming chair of the committee in 1963 following the death of Francis E. Walter.^[1]

References

1. "Congressman Edwin Willis, 1957-1968: HUAC, Civil Rights, and the Ku Klux Klan - ProQuest". www.proquest.com. Retrieved 2025-01-16.

• "Edwin E. Willis", A Dictionary of Louisiana Biography, Vol. 2 (1988), p. 853.
• United States Congress. "Edwin E. Willis (id: W000559)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.. Retrieved March 10, 2006.

U.S. House of Representatives
Preceded by James Domengeaux	Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Louisiana's 3rd congressional district 1949–1969	Succeeded by Patrick T. Caffery
Preceded by Two-member district: Edward P. Burguieres Cornelius P. Voorhies	Louisiana State Senator from Lafayette Parish 1948–1948	Succeeded by Bernard Trappey