William J. Holloway
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William Judson Holloway (December 15, 1888 – January 28, 1970) was an American principal, lawyer, and politician who served as the fourth lieutenant governor of Oklahoma from 1927 to 1929. Following Henry S. Johnston's impeachment and removal from office, Holloway became the eighth governor of Oklahoma.
William Judson Holloway | |
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8th Governor of Oklahoma | |
In office March 20, 1929 – January 12, 1931 | |
Lieutenant | Vacant |
Preceded by | Henry S. Johnston |
Succeeded by | William H. Murray |
4th Lieutenant Governor of Oklahoma | |
In office January 10, 1927 – March 21, 1929 | |
Governor | Henry S. Johnston |
Preceded by | Martin E. Trapp |
Succeeded by | Robert Burns |
10th President pro tempore of the Oklahoma Senate | |
In office 1925–1927 | |
Preceded by | Tom Anglin |
Succeeded by | Mac Q. Williamson |
Member of the Oklahoma Senate | |
In office 1920-1927 | |
Personal details | |
Born | (1888-12-15)December 15, 1888 Arkadelphia, Arkansas |
Died | January 28, 1970(1970-01-28) (aged 81) Oklahoma City, Oklahoma |
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse | Amy Arnold Holloway |
Profession | Teacher, Lawyer |
Prior to becoming governor, Holloway was a Hugo schoolteacher, a state senator and President pro tempore of the Oklahoma Senate. As governor he was responsible for reforming Oklahoma's election laws and addressing transportation problems.
Holloway died in 1970 in Oklahoma City. His son, William Judson Holloway Jr., was a United States federal judge on the United States Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit.