Billy Boles (April 30, 1927 – August 16, 2008) was an American lawyer and politician.[2] He served as a Democratic member of the Louisiana State Senate.[3]
Billy Boles | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Louisiana State Senate | |
| In office 1952–1956 | |
| Preceded by | Ralph E. King |
| Succeeded by | Ralph E. King |
| Personal details | |
| Born | April 30, 1927 Rayville, Louisiana, U.S. |
| Died | August 16, 2008 (aged 81) |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Catherine Furlow[1] |
| Children | 4[1] |
| Alma mater | University of Louisiana at Monroe Louisiana Tech University Louisiana State University |
| Occupation | Lawyer |
Life and career
editBoles was born in Rayville, Louisiana. He attended the University of Louisiana at Monroe, Louisiana Tech University and Louisiana State University.[1]
In 1952, Boles was elected to the Louisiana State Senate,[4] succeeding Ralph E. King. He served until 1956, when he was succeeded by King.[3]
In 2004, Boles was inducted into the Louisiana Political Museum and Hall of Fame.[5]
Boles died on August 16, 2008, at the age of 81.[1]
References
edit- ^ a b c d "William Boles Obituary (1927-2008)". The Advocate. August 18, 2008. Retrieved December 11, 2022.
- ^ "Boles dines with Carter". The Catahoula News-Booster. Jonesville, Louisiana. March 3, 1977. p. 2. Retrieved December 11, 2022 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ a b McEnany, Arthur (January 2008). "Membership in the Louisiana Senate: 1880 - Present" (PDF). Louisiana State Senate. Archived (PDF) from the original on December 25, 2015. Retrieved December 11, 2022 – via Wayback Machine.
- ^ Hilburn, Greg (January 29, 2004). "Boles selected for hall of fame". The News-Star. Monroe, Louisiana. p. 3. Retrieved December 11, 2022 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "William R. Boles". Louisiana Political Museum and Hall of Fame. Retrieved December 11, 2022.
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