Background
Williamson, Burke was born on March 30, 1906 in Leesville, Louisiana, United States. Son of William Burke and Hazel (Allis) Williamson.
Williamson, Burke was born on March 30, 1906 in Leesville, Louisiana, United States. Son of William Burke and Hazel (Allis) Williamson.
Bachelor of Arts, Washington and Lee University, 1926; Juris Doctor, Northwestern University, 1930.
Private practice, Chicago member firm, Gordon, Adams & Pierce, 1930-1934; partner, Adams Williamson & Turney, 1934-1972; partner, Adams & Williamson, 1972-1987.
President board trustees Hull House Association, 1957-1960. Served from private to captain infantry United States Army, 1942-1946. Member Chicago Bar Association (board of managers 1963-1965), United States Army Reserve, Kappa Sigma, Phi Delta Phi, Phi Beta Kappa.
Clubs: Law (Chicago), Legal (Chicago), Chicago (Chicago). Biltmore Forest Country (North Carolina). Downtown City (Asheville, North Carolina).
Married Elise Hamill Clow, September 9, 1939. Children: Eleanor Hamill (Mistress Frederic Fischer, Junior), Rosalie Allis (Mistress Kimberly Carter).