Riley J. Wilson
Riley Joseph Wilson | |
|---|---|
| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Louisiana's 5th district | |
| In office March 4, 1915 – January 3, 1937 | |
| Preceded by | James Walter Elder |
| Succeeded by | Newt V. Mills |
| State Representative from Catahoula Parish | |
| In office 1900–1904 | |
| Preceded by | Henry Breithaupt |
| Succeeded by | E. B. Cottingham |
| Personal details | |
| Born | November 12, 1871 Goldonna, Louisiana, U.S. |
| Died | February 23, 1946 (aged 74) Ruston, Louisiana, U.S. |
| Resting place | Greenwood Cemetery in Ruston, Louisiana |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Residence(s) | (1) Harrisonburg Catahoula Parish, Louisiana (2) Ruston, Louisiana |
| Alma mater | Iuka Normal Institute in Tishomingo County, Mississippi |
| Occupation | Educator;Attorney |
Riley Joseph Wilson (November 12, 1871 – February 23, 1946) was a Louisiana educator, attorney and legislator in the first half of the late 19th century and the first decades of the 20th century. A Democrat, Wilson served in the United States House of Representatives from 1915 until 1937.