William A. Ekwall
William Alexander Ekwall | |
|---|---|
| Judge of the United States Customs Court | |
| In office February 13, 1942 – October 16, 1956 | |
| Appointed by | Franklin D. Roosevelt |
| Preceded by | Walter Howard Evans |
| Succeeded by | Scovel Richardson |
| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Oregon's 3rd district | |
| In office January 3, 1935 – January 3, 1937 | |
| Preceded by | Charles H. Martin |
| Succeeded by | Nan Wood Honeyman |
| Personal details | |
| Born | William Alexander Ekwall June 14, 1887 Ludington, Michigan |
| Died | October 16, 1956 (aged 69) Portland, Oregon |
| Resting place | Portland Memorial Cemetery Portland, Oregon |
| Political party | Republican |
| Education | University of Oregon School of Law (LL.B.) |
William Alexander Ekwall (June 14, 1887 – October 16, 1956) was an American politician, lawyer, and journalist who served one term as a United States representative from Oregon from 1935 to 1937. From 1942 to 1956, he served as a judge of the United States Customs Court.