Edwin E. Willis
Appearance
Edwin Edward Willis | |
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In office January 3, 1949 – January 3, 1969 | |
Preceded by | James R. Domengeaux |
Succeeded by | Patrick T. Caffery |
Member of the Louisiana State Senate from Lafayette Parish | |
In office 1948–1948 | |
Preceded by | Two-member district: Edward P. Burguieres |
Succeeded by | Bernard Trappey |
Personal details | |
Born | Arnaudville, Louisiana, U.S. | October 2, 1904
Died | October 24, 1972 St. Martinville, Louisiana, U.S. | (aged 68)
Resting place | St. Michael's Cemetery in St. Martinville, Louisiana |
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse | Estelle Bulliard Willis |
Children | 1 |
Alma mater | St. Martinville High School Loyola University New Orleans College of Law |
Occupation | Attorney; Planter |
Edwin Edward Willis (October 2, 1904 – October 24, 1972) was an
Democrat, he served in the Louisiana State Senate during 1948 and in the United States House of Representatives from 1949 to 1969. Willis served on the U.S. House of Representatives' Un-American Activities Committee
(HUAC).
References
- "Edwin E. Willis", A Dictionary of Louisiana Biography, Vol. 2 (1988), p. 853.
- United States Congress. "Edwin E. Willis (id: W000559)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.. Retrieved March 10, 2006.