William Tharp Cunningham
William Tharp Cunningham | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Louisiana House of Representatives | |
| In office 1908–1912 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | August 21, 1871 Natchitoches Parish, Louisiana, U.S. |
| Died | February 7, 1952 (aged 80) Natchitoches Parish, Louisiana, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Parent | Milton Joseph Cunningham (father) |
| Relatives | Charles Milton Cunningham (brother) W. Peyton Cunningham (nephew) |
| Occupation | Judge |
William Tharp Cunningham (August 21, 1871 – February 7, 1952) was an American judge and politician. He served as a Democratic member of the Louisiana House of Representatives.[1]
Life and career
[edit]Cunningham was born in Natchitoches Parish, Louisiana, the son of Thalia and Milton Joseph Cunningham,[2] a politician.
In 1908, Cunningham was elected to the Louisiana House of Representatives, serving until 1912.[1] He was a judge for Louisiana's 11th Judicial District Court.[3][4]
Cunningham died in February 1952[5] in Natchitoches Parish, Louisiana, at the age of 80.[2]
References
[edit]- ^ a b "Membership In The Louisiana House Of Representatives 1812 - 2012" (PDF). David R. Poynter Legislative Research Library. Archived (PDF) from the original on March 31, 2010. Retrieved January 14, 2023 – via Wayback Machine.
- ^ a b "Cunningham". Political Graveyard. Retrieved January 14, 2023.
- ^ "Sheriff's Sale". The Natchitoches Enterprise. Natchitoches, Louisiana. March 25, 1915. p. 3. Retrieved January 14, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "On the matter of the Interdiction of Aaron Earl Henry". The Natchitoches Enterprise. Natchitoches, Louisiana. March 28, 1915. p. 3. Retrieved January 14, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Funeral Services Held On Friday For W. T. Cunningham". The Natchitoches Enterprise. Natchitoches, Louisiana. February 14, 1952. p. 1. Retrieved January 14, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
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