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William D. Winston (Texas politician)

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William D. Winston
Member of the Texas House of Representatives
from the 18th district
In office
January 13, 1959 – January 10, 1961
Preceded byDouglas Bryan Byrd
Succeeded byCharlie Wilson
Personal details
BornWilliam Darracott Winston II
(1932-07-25)July 25, 1932
Crosby, Texas, U.S.
DiedJanuary 29, 2007(2007-01-29) (aged 74)
Lufkin, Texas, U.S.
Resting placeGarden of Memories Memorial Park, Lufkin, Texas, U.S.
Political partyDemocratic
Alma materUniversity of Texas
University of Texas School of Law
ProfessionAttorney
Military service
AllegianceUnited States
Branch/serviceU.S. Army
RankSpecialist III

William Darracott Winston II (July 25, 1932 – January 29, 2007) was an American politician. He served as a member of the Texas House of Representatives of the Democratic party for Angelina and Trinity counties from the 18th district. He worked as an attorney in Lufkin, Texas, which was his home city when he was in office.

He attended the University of Texas and the University of Texas School of Law. He attained the rank of specialist III in the United States Army.

Winston died on January 29, 2007, at the age of 74.

References

  1. ^ "William Darracott Winston". Texas Legislators: Past & Present. Legislative Reference Library of Texas. Retrieved April 20, 2024.
  2. "William D. Winston". Legislative Reference Library of Texas. Retrieved April 28, 2024.
  3. ^ "William Winston Obituary (2007)". Legacy Remembers. February 1, 2007. Retrieved April 28, 2024.


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