William L. Lanier
American politician and lawyer (1927–2015)
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William L. Lanier (March 17, 1927[2] – March 17, 2015), also known as Bill Lanier, was an American politician and lawyer. He served as a Democratic member of the Georgia House of Representatives.[3]
BornMarch 17, 1927
Candler County, Georgia, U.S.
DiedMarch 17, 2015 (aged 88)
Quitman, Georgia, U.S.
SpouseJean[1]
William L. Lanier | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Georgia House of Representatives | |
| In office 1951 – April 17, 1961 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | March 17, 1927 Candler County, Georgia, U.S. |
| Died | March 17, 2015 (aged 88) Quitman, Georgia, U.S. |
| Party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Jean[1] |
| Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College University of Georgia | |
| Occupation | Politician, lawyer |
Life and career
Lanier was born in Candler County, Georgia. He attended Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College and the University of Georgia.[3]
In 1949, Lanier served as a lawyer in the murder trial for Robert Mallard. He presented a testimony of Mallard's wife Amy as his only piece of evidence. He ended up losing the case.[4]
Lanier served in the Georgia House of Representatives from 1951 to 1961.[3]
Lanier died on March 17, 2015, in Quitman, Georgia,[5] at the age of 88.
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