William L. Nelson (politician)
William L. Nelson | |
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Nelson in 1919 | |
| Born | William Lester Nelson August 4, 1875 |
| Died | December 31, 1946 (aged 71) Columbia, Missouri, United States |
| Burial place | Columbia Cemetery |
| Nationality | American |
| Education | Hooper Institute, William Jewell College, Missouri College of Agriculture |
| Occupation(s) | farmer and politician |
| Years active | 1919–1921, 1925–1933, 1935–1943 |
| Known for | member, United States House of Representatives |
| Political party | Democrat |
William Lester Nelson (August 4, 1875 – December 31, 1946) was an American farmer and politician from Columbia, Missouri. He represented Missouri as a Democrat in the United States House of Representatives for several terms: 1919–1921, 1925–1933 and 1935–1943.