William Wright Heard
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William Wright (W. W.) Heard (April 28, 1853 - May 31, 1926) was the 32nd Governor of Louisiana from 1900 to 1904. His governorship saw the start of the Louisiana's oil and gas industry.
Quick Facts 32nd Governor of Louisiana, Lieutenant ...
William Wright (W. W.) Heard | |
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32nd Governor of Louisiana | |
In office May 8, 1900 – May 10, 1904 | |
Lieutenant | Albert Estopinal |
Preceded by | Murphy J. Foster, Sr. |
Succeeded by | Newton C. Blanchard |
Louisiana State Representative from Union Parish | |
In office 1884–1888 | |
Preceded by | B. F. Dillard |
Succeeded by | G. A. Burton |
Louisiana State Senator from Union and Lincoln parishes | |
In office 1888–1892 | |
Preceded by | G. L. Gaskins Elisha T. Sellers |
Succeeded by | Hiram R. Lott W. A. VanHook |
Louisiana State Auditor | |
In office 1892–1900 | |
Personal details | |
Born | (1853-04-28)April 28, 1853 Shiloh, Union Parish Louisiana, USA |
Died | May 31, 1926(1926-05-31) (aged 73) New Orleans, Louisiana |
Resting place | Metairie Cemetery in New Orleans |
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse |
Isabelle Manning Heard
(m. 1878) |
Children | 5 |
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