William Walter Clark

For others of a similar name, see William Clark.

William Walter Clark was a member of the Wisconsin State Assembly and the Wisconsin State Senate.

Biography

Clark was born on July 7, 1885 in Plum City, Wisconsin.[1] After graduating from high school in Ellsworth, Wisconsin, he attended what are now the University of Wisconsin-River Falls and the University of Wisconsin-Madison. He married Estella Lillian Junkman. Clark died on May 15, 1971 and is buried in Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin.

Career

Clark was a member of the Assembly three times. First, from 1921 to 1922, second, from 1939 to 1940 and third, from 1943 to 1952. During this time, he was a delegate to the 1948 Republican National Convention. Clark then went on to serve in the Senate from the 24th District from 1953 to 1960, at which time he was succeeded by John M. Potter. Additionally, he was Chairman of Hansen, Wisconsin and of the Wood County, Wisconsin Board.

References

  1. ↑ "Clark, William Walter 1885". Wisconsin Historical Society. Archived from the original on November 3, 2012. Retrieved 2013-10-08.

See also

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