Lawrence Elery Wilson
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Lawrence Elery Wilson (July 7, 1884 – June 23, 1946) was an American businessman and politician from South Arkansas. He served in the Arkansas House of Representatives from 1927 to 1931. He was elected Lieutenant Governor of Arkansas, serving under Governor Harvey Parnell until he was defeated by Lee Cazort in the Democratic primary.
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Lawrence Wilson | |
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6th Lieutenant Governor of Arkansas | |
In office January 12, 1931[1] – January 9, 1933[2] | |
Governor | Harvey Parnell |
Preceded by | Lee Cazort[3] |
Succeeded by | Lee Cazort[2] |
Member of the Arkansas House of Representatives from the Ouachita County district | |
In office January 10, 1927[4] – January 12, 1931[5] | |
Preceded by | Henry Hollensworth[6] |
Succeeded by | R. K. Mason[7] |
Personal details | |
Born | (1884-07-07)July 7, 1884 Village, Arkansas |
Died | June 23, 1946(1946-06-23) (aged 61) |
Political party | Democratic |
Occupation | Auditor, politician[8] |
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