Edwin E. Willis
Edwin Edward Willis (October 2, 1904 – October 24, 1972) was an American politician and attorney from the U.S. state of Louisiana who was affiliated with the Long political faction. A 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).
Edwin Edward Willis | |
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| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Louisiana's 3rd district | |
| 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 | October 2, 1904 Arnaudville, Louisiana, U.S. |
| Died | October 24, 1972 (aged 68) St. Martinville, Louisiana, U.S. |
| 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 |
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.
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