Bill Cleveland
American politician (1902–1974)
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William Jennings Cleveland, Sr. (October 19, 1902 – December 16, 1974), served in both houses of the Louisiana State Legislature from 1944 to 1964.[1][2] He was also acting governor for one day in 1959.[3]
Preceded byAngelos Chaisson
N. C. Petitjean
N. C. Petitjean
Succeeded byE. C. Frémaux
Bernard Regan
Bernard Regan
Preceded byEdward M. Boagni, Jr.
Guy C. Gardiner
Guy C. Gardiner
Succeeded byEdwin Edwards
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 |
| Louisiana State Senator for Acadia Parish and in first term St. Landry Parish too | |
| In office 1956–1964 | |
| Preceded by | Edward M. Boagni, Jr. Guy C. Gardiner |
| Succeeded by | Edwin Edwards |
| Personal details | |
| Born | October 19, 1902 Lena Station, Rapides Parish, Louisiana, US |
| Died | December 16, 1974 (aged 72) New Orleans, Louisiana |
| Resting place | Woodlawn Cemetery in Crowley, Louisiana |
| Party | Democratic |
| Spouse(s) | (1) Willie Mae Dean Cleveland (divorced) (2) Patricia Williamson Cleveland (died 2010) |
| Relations | Pap Dean (nephew by marriage) |
| Children | 6 |
| Occupation | Real estate developer |
