William H. Stevenson

For the historian of the same name, see W. H. Stevenson.

William H. Stevenson
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Wisconsin's 3rd district
In office January 3, 1941 – January 3, 1949
Preceded by	Harry W. Griswold
Succeeded by	Gardner R. Withrow
Personal details
Born	September 17, 1891 Kenosha, Wisconsin
Died	La Crosse, Wisconsin
Political party	Republican

William Henry Stevenson (September 17, 1891 – March 19, 1978) was a member of the United States House of Representatives from Wisconsin for the years 1941-1949, he served as a Republican.

William Stevenson was born in Kenosha, Wisconsin and his family moved to La Crosse, Wisconsin when he was young. Stevenson graduated from the La Crosse Normal School (now the University of Wisconsin–La Crosse) and taught in area high schools. He went to law school in Madison and was admitted to the bar. Stevenson was District Attorney for Richland County, Wisconsin from 1924 to 1926. He moved to La Crosse and was District Attorney for La Crosse County from 1935 until 1941. In 1940 he was elected to the 77th United States Congress representing Wisconsin's 3rd congressional district. He was reelected to the following three congresses as well serving from January 3, 1941 till January 3, 1949. Stevenson died in La Crosse and was buried in Onalaska, Wisconsin.

See also

• Badger Army Ammunition Plant

References

 This article incorporates public domain material from websites or documents of the Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.

• William H. Stevenson at the Biographical Directory of the United States Congress

External links

• William Henry Stevenson entry at The Political Graveyard
• William H. Stevenson at Find a Grave

United States House of Representatives
Preceded by Harry W. Griswold	Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Wisconsin's 3rd congressional district January 3, 1941 – January 3, 1949	Succeeded by Gardner R. Withrow