Bill Cleveland
William Jennings Cleveland, Sr. | |
|---|---|
| Louisiana State Representative for Acadia Parish | |
| In office 1944–1956 | |
| Preceded by | Angelos Chaisson N. C. Petitjean |
| Succeeded by | E. C. Frémaux Bernard Regan |
| Louisiana State Senator for Acadia Parish and in first term St. Landry Parish too | |
| In office 1956–1964 | |
| Preceded by | Edward M. Boagni, Jr. Guy C. Gardiner |
| Succeeded by | Edwin Edwards |
| Personal details | |
| Born | October 19, 1902 Lena Station, Rapides Parish, Louisiana, US |
| Died | December 16, 1974 (aged 72) New Orleans, Louisiana |
| Resting place | Woodlawn Cemetery in Crowley, Louisiana |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse(s) | (1) Willie Mae Dean Cleveland (divorced) (2) Patricia Williamson Cleveland (died 2010) |
| Relations | Pap Dean (nephew by marriage) |
| Children | 6 |
| Residence(s) | Crowley, Louisiana |
| Occupation | Real estate developer |
William Jennings Cleveland, Sr. (October 19, 1902 – December 16, 1974), served in both houses of the Louisiana State Legislature from 1944 to 1964. He was also acting governor for one day in 1959.