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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 |
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]
Life and career
Boles 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, he was inducted into the Louisiana Political Museum and Hall of Fame. [5]
Boles died in August 2008, at the age of 81. [3]
References
- ^ a b c "William Boles Obituary (1927-2008)". The Advocate. August 18, 2008. Retrieved December 11, 2022.
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"Boles dines with Carter". The Catahoula News-Booster.
Jonesville, Louisiana. March 3, 1977. p. 2. Retrieved December 11, 2022 – via
Newspapers.com.
- ^ a b c 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.
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^ 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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