William Clayton Hicks (June 17, 1919 – June 9, 1999) was an American politician and businessman who served as a member of the Wisconsin State Senate from 1949 to 1953.[1]
Clayton Hicks | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Wisconsin Senate from the 12th district | |
| In office 1949–1953 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | William Clayton Hicks June 17, 1919 Phillips, Wisconsin |
| Died | June 9, 1999 (aged 79) Montgomery, Texas |
| Alma mater | University of Wisconsin–Madison |
| Military service | |
| Branch/service |  United States Army |
| Battles/wars | World War II |
Early life and education
editHicks was born on June 17, 1919, in Phillips, Wisconsin.[2] He graduated from Phillips High School and the University of Wisconsin–Madison. He later studied at Harvard Business School.
Career
editDuring World War II, Hicks served in the United States Army. Afterwards, he transferred to the United States Army Reserve. He was vice-president and corporate controller at Sears, Roebuck and Company.
Hicks was elected to the Wisconsin State Senate in 1948.[3] Additionally, he was Clerk of Price County, Wisconsin. He was a Republican.
Death
editHe died on June 9, 1999, in Montgomery, Texas.[4]
References
edit- ^ Tribune, Chicago (15 February 2005). "HICKS, BETTY LOUISE". chicagotribune.com. Retrieved 2020-07-15.
- ^ "Members of the Senate". Wisconsin Blue Book. Retrieved 2014-03-04.
- ^ "Hicks". Political Graveyard. Retrieved 2014-03-04.
- ^ Wisconsin Legislature-SJR 8-William Clayton Hicks
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