| William Jennings Cleveland, Sr. | |
|---|---|
| Louisiana State Representative for Acadia Parish | |
| In office 1944–1956 | |
| Preceded by | Angelos Chaisson N. C. Petitjean |
| Succeeded by | E. C. Frémaux Bernard Regan |
| In office 1956–1964 | |
| Preceded by | Edward M. Boagni, Jr. Guy C. Gardiner |
| Succeeded by | Edwin Edwards |
| Personal details | |
| Born | (1902-10-19)October 19, 1902 Lena Station, Rapides Parish, Louisiana, US |
| Died | December 16, 1974(1974-12-16) (aged 72) New Orleans, Louisiana |
| Resting place | Woodlawn Cemetery in Crowley, Louisiana |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse(s) | (1) Willie Mae Dean Cleveland (divorced) (2) Patricia Williamson Cleveland (died 2010) |
| Relations | Pap Dean (nephew by marriage) |
| Children | 6 |
| Residence(s) | Crowley, Louisiana |
| Occupation | Real estate developer |
William Jennings Cleveland, Sr. (October 19, 1902 – December 16, 1974), served in both houses of the Louisiana State Legislature from 1944 to 1964. He was also acting governor for one day in 1959.
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References
- "Membership in the Louisiana House of Representatives, 1812- Current: Acadia Parish" (PDF). house.louisiana.gov. Archived from the original (PDF) on October 6, 2014. Retrieved March 6, 2015.
- "Membership of the Louisiana State Senate, 1880-2011: Acadia and St. Landry parishes" (PDF). legis.state.la.us. Retrieved March 6, 2014.
- "Acting Louisiana Governor W. J. "Bill" Cleveland". llouisdl.louislibraries.org. Archived from the original on April 2, 2015. Retrieved March 7, 2015.
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded byAngelos Chaisson N. C. Petitjean |
Louisiana State Representative for Acadia Parish William Jennings "Bill" Cleveland, Sr. (alongside Angelos Chaisson, C. E. Whipp, and E. C. Frémaux) 1944 – 1956 |
Succeeded byE. C. Frémaux Bernard Regan |
| Preceded byEdward M. Boagni, Jr. Guy C. Gardiner |
Louisiana State Senator for Acadia Parish and St. Landry Parish in first term William Jennings "Bill" Cleveland, Sr. (alongside Henry D. Larcade, Jr., in first term) 1956 – 1964 |
Succeeded byEdwin Edwards |
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