Background
Morthland, David Vernon was born on February 6, 1880 in Warren, Missouri, United States. Son of Joseph Morrison and Mary Elizabeth (Frederick) Morthland.
Morthland, David Vernon was born on February 6, 1880 in Warren, Missouri, United States. Son of Joseph Morrison and Mary Elizabeth (Frederick) Morthland.
Bachelor of Laws cum laude, University of Missouri, 1907.
Admitted to Missouri bar, 1907, Washington bar, 1908. In practice at Saint Joseph, Missouri, 1907-1908, Yakima, Washington, from 1908. Member Washington State Senate, 1917-1929, 1933-1934.
Chairman Charter Committee, Yakima, 1929.
With Young Men's Christian Association, Camp Lewis, Washington, 1918.
Member Washington State Senate, 1917-1929, 1933-1934. Member American Bar Association, Washington State Bar Association, Order of the Coif, Phi Delta Phi, Delta Tau Delta. Club: Rotary (past president).
Married Nelle Lane, June 30, 1909 (died December 2, 1930). Married second, Olga C. Anderson, June 16, 1932. Children: Joseph Lane, Mary Frances, Mildred Elizabeth, David Vernon (deceased), Francis William.