Background
III, William Ramsey Laird, was born on June 2, 1916 in Keswick, California, United States. Son of Paul MacNeil and Rose (Roy) L.
III, William Ramsey Laird, was born on June 2, 1916 in Keswick, California, United States. Son of Paul MacNeil and Rose (Roy) L.
Bachelor of Arts, Kings College, Bristol, Tennessee. Bachelor of Laws, West. Virginia University, 1944.
Bar, 1944; Director Merchants. National Bank (Montgomery, West. Virginia), Upper Kanawha Valley Development Association Appointed senator from West. Virginia to succeed Senator. Harley M. Kilgore, 1956.
Member West. Virginia Board Education, 1955-1956.
Tax commissioner State of West. Virginia, 1955-1956. Trustee Laird Foundation.
Served with United States Naval Reserve, World World War World World War World War II Member West. Virginia, Fayette County bar associations, American Legion. Mason, Lion.
Married Clara Cook, December 23, 1937. Children: Mary Ella, Elizabeth McNeil, William Ramsey IV.