Background
Weatherred, Preston Alonzo was born on August 11, 1884 in Oceola, Texas, United States. Son of Thomas Preston and Elizabeth (King) Weatherred.
Weatherred, Preston Alonzo was born on August 11, 1884 in Oceola, Texas, United States. Son of Thomas Preston and Elizabeth (King) Weatherred.
Student Carlisle Military Academy, Arlington, Texas, 1901-1903. Bachelor of Laws, University Texas, 1908. Graduated from Army War College, 1922, Infantry School, 1941.
Practiced law, 1912-1967, except for military service, 1916-1925, 1940-1942. Specializes in industrial, administrative insurance and corporation practice. Counsel Blanchette, Smith & Shelton, Dallas.
General counsel Code Authority Ice Industry, Washington.
1934-1935. Senior vice president, general counsel International Fidelity Insurance Company. Director widespread cooperative effort behalf conservation state government.
Director seminars labor relations, Arlington State College, oil industry, others
Served as major commanded 1st Battn. 2d Texas Infantry Mexican Border, 1916-1917. Member Bar Association of Dallas, Texas Bar Association, American Bar Association, Delta Chirurgical
Clubs: Country, Executives’ Dinner (1st president), Athletic, Rotary, Dallas, City, Imperial.
Married Irene Desole Warren, October 14, 1907. Children: Mary Elizabeth, Julia Augusta, Preston Alonzo.