William Wright Heard

William Wright Heard (born April 28, 1853 in Union Parish , Louisiana , † June 1, 1926 in New Orleans , Louisiana) was an American politician ( Democratic Party ) and from 1900 to 1904 governor of the state of Louisiana.

Early years and political advancement

William Heard attended local schools in his home country and the Academy in Farmerville . In 1877 he was employed in the administration of the district court. He stayed there for 16 years. Between 1884 and 1888 he was a member of the House of Representatives from Louisiana , from 1888 to 1892 State Senator . For the next eight years he was a state auditor in the state. A favorite of Governor Murphy J. Foster , he was elected the new governor of his state in 1900.

Louisiana Governor

Heard took up his new office on May 8, 1900. His tenure was relatively uneventful. At that time, an education committee and a bureau of labor statistics were set up , and the making of convicts for forced labor was abolished. During Heard's tenure, after the discovery of oil and natural gas, these industries were also promoted, and they were soon to take off. Although a mental hospital for African American people was being established at the time, Heard was a racist.

Another résumé

After the end of his tenure, Heard retired from politics. He then got involved in church activities and worked as a banker in New Orleans. William Heard died in June 1926. He had seven children with his wife, Isabelle Elizabeth Manning.

literature

Robert Sobel and John Raimo (Eds.): Biographical Directory of the Governors of the United States, 1789–1978. Volume 2, Meckler Books, Westport, 1978. 4 volumes.

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SURNAME	Heard, William Wright
BRIEF DESCRIPTION	American politician
DATE OF BIRTH	April 28, 1853
PLACE OF BIRTH	Union Parish , Louisiana
DATE OF DEATH	June 1, 1926
Place of death	New Orleans , Louisiana