W. Scott Wilkinson
American politician (1895–1985)
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William Scott Wilkinson (February 5, 1895 – June 19, 1985) was an American politician. A member of the Democratic Party, he served in the Louisiana House of Representatives from 1920 to 1924.[1]
February 5, 1895
W. Scott Wilkinson | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Louisiana House of Representatives | |
| In office 1920–1924 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | William Scott Wilkinson February 5, 1895 Coushatta, Louisiana, U.S. |
| Died | June 19, 1985 (aged 90) Shreveport, Louisiana, U.S. |
| Party | Democratic |
| Alma mater | Louisiana State University |
Life and career
Wilkinson was born in Coushatta, Louisiana, the son of John Dallas Wilkinson and Alice Mai. He attended Louisiana State University, earning his B.A. degree in 1915.[2] After earning his degree, he served in the United States Army during World War I, which after his discharge,[3] he worked as a lawyer.[1]
Wilkinson served in the Louisiana House of Representatives from 1920 to 1924.[1]
Death
Wilkinson died on June 19, 1985, at the Riverside Community Hospital in Shreveport, Louisiana, at the age of 90.[4][5]
