William S. Mailliard
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| Constituency | 4th district (1953–1963) 6th district (1963–1974) |
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| Born | William Somers Mailliard June 10, 1917 Belvedere, California, U.S. |
| Died | June 10, 1992 (aged 75) Reston, Virginia, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse(s) | Elizabeth Whinny Millicent Fox |
| Children | 7 |
| Alma mater | Yale University (BA) Naval War College |
| Occupation | banker |
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| Allegiance |  United States |
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| Battles/wars | World War II |
William Somers Mailliard (June 10, 1917 – June 10, 1992) was an American politician and businessman who served as a member of the U.S. House of Representatives from California's 4th and 6th congressional districts from 1953 to 1974.
During his time in Congress, Mailliard was known for his support of
Mailliard also played a key role in the creation of the Point Reyes National Seashore, a protected area of coastline and wilderness in Northern California. He worked to secure funding for the park and helped to guide its development and management.
In addition to his work in Congress, Mailliard was also a successful businessman, and he played a key role in the development of the Mailliard Ranch, a
Mailliard died in 1992 at the age of 75.
Early life
William S. Mailliard was born on June 10, 1917, in Belvedere, California.[1] He attended Tamalpais High School in San Rafael, California, and the Taft School in Watertown, Connecticut.[1] He graduated with a Bachelor of Arts from Yale University in 1939.[1]
Career
He engaged in the banking business with American Trust Co., San Francisco, Calif., in 1940 and 1941. He served as assistant naval attaché in the United States Embassy in London in 1939 and 1940; with Bureau of Naval Personnel, Washington, D.C., in 1941 and 1942; attended the Naval War College in 1942; was assigned to duty on staff of Seventh Amphibious Force as flag lieutenant and aide to Vice Adm. D.E. Barbey in 1943 and released to inactive duty in March 1946 as a lieutenant commander;[2] Captain, USNR; awarded Silver Star, Legion of Merit, Bronze Star Medal;.[1] promoted to commander in 1950 and to rear admiral in 1965 in the U.S. Navy Reserve.[2]
He resumed his banking career in 1946 and 1947 and was assistant to the director of the
He was a permanent Representative of the United States to the
Personal life
He and his first wife, Elizabeth Whinny, had four of his seven children: William S. Mailliard Jr, Antoinette Mailliard, Henry Ward Mailliard, and Kristina Mailliard. After a divorce, he married Millicent Fox, and had three more children; Julia Mailliard, Josephine Mailliard, and Leigh Mailliard.[2] Millicent died on May 2, 2022, at 93 years old.[9]
Death
Mailliard died in Reston, Virginia, on June 10, 1992, his seventy-fifth birthday.[2]
References
- ^ Newspapers.com.
- ^ "HR 6127. CIVIL RIGHTS ACT OF 1957". GovTrack.us.
- ^ "HR 8601. PASSAGE".
- ^ "H.R. 7152. PASSAGE".
- ^ "TO PASS H.R. 2516, A BILL TO ESTABLISH PENALTIES FOR INTERFERENCE WITH CIVIL RIGHTS. INTERFERENCE WITH A PERSON ENGAGED IN ONE OF THE 8 ACTIVITIES PROTECTED UNDER THIS BILL MUST BE RACIALLY MOTIVATED TO INCUR THE BILL'S PENALTIES".
- ^ "S.J. RES. 29. CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT TO BAN THE USE OF POLL TAX AS A REQUIREMENT FOR VOTING IN FEDERAL ELECTIONS". GovTrack.us.
- ^ "TO PASS H.R. 6400, THE 1965 VOTING RIGHTS ACT".
- Washington Post. Retrieved July 16, 2022.
External links
- United States Congress. "William S. Mailliard (id: M000070)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.
- Guide to the Mailliard Family Papers at The Bancroft Library
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