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Holloway, Sr., William J.
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| Affiliation | Democratic |
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| Name | William J. Holloway, Sr. |
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Itugo, Oklahoma , United States |
| Email | None |
| Website | None |
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December 15, 1888
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| Died | January 28, 1970
(81 years)
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| Contributor | Thomas Walker |
| Last Modifed | RBH
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| Info | William Judson Holloway, Democrat. Served from 1929 to 1931. He succeeded Gov. Johnston in office and completed the term. He was a native of Arkadelphia, Arkansas, born December 15, 1888. After graduation from Quachita College in 1910, he attended the University of Chicago for a time. While he was living in Hugo and working as a high school principal he began to read law. He later completed his course at Cumberland University and was admitted to the practice of law at Hugo. He was elected county attorney in 1916; was a State Senator from 1920 to 1926, serving as President Pro Tempore. In 1926, he was elected Lieutenant Governor and advanced to the Governor's office upon the impeachment and removal of Gov. Johnston. He practiced law in Oklahoma City until his death January 28, 1970, and is buried in Rose Hill Cemetery in Oklahoma City.
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