Will Wilson (Texas politician)
Will Reid Wilson, Sr. (July 29, 1912 – December 14, 2005), was an American politician and lawyer who served as attorney general of Texas from 1957-1963.[1][2]
Will Reid Wilson, Sr. | |
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| Attorney General of Texas | |
| In office 1957–1963 | |
| Governor | Allan Shivers Price Daniel |
| Preceded by | John Ben Shepperd |
| Succeeded by | Waggoner Carr |
| Assistant United States Attorney General, Criminal Division | |
| In office 1969–1971 | |
| Texas Supreme Court Associate Justice | |
| In office 1951–1956 | |
| Dallas County District Attorney | |
| In office 1947–1951 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | July 29, 1912 Dallas, Texas, U.S. |
| Died | December 14, 2005 (aged 93) Austin, Texas, U.S. |
| Resting place | Texas State Cemetery in Austin |
| Political party | Democratic; later Republican |
| Spouse(s) | Marjorie Lou Ashcroft Wilson (married 1948-1984, her death) |
| Children | Two |
| Residence | Austin, Texas |
| Alma mater | University of Oklahoma Southern Methodist University |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  United States |
| Branch/service |  United States Army |
| Rank | Major |
| Battles/wars | World War II |
References
- "Will Reid Wilson, Sr. (1912-2005)". Tarlton Law Center of University of Texas. Retrieved December 24, 2008.
- Will R. Wilson, Sr., obituary, Austin American-Statesman, December 16, 2005
  | Republic of Texas (1836–45) | |
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| State of Texas (1846–present) |
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