Background
Wilson, Respess S. was born on December 20, 1886 in Hempstead, County, Arkansas, United States. Son of Thomas Webster and Mattie (Miller) Wilson.
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Respess S. Wilson, American lawyer Awarded medal for services to Selective Service System, World World War World World War World War II member Wilson & Starbird, attorneys; Served as captain, Des Arc, Arkansas, Home Guards, 1918.; Member Arkansas and Federal bar associations, Van Buren (Arkansas) Chamber of Commerce (president).; Mason (Scottish Rite, past monarch Amrita Crotto).; Club: Lions (past president) (Van Buren, Arkansas).
Education
Student Arkansas State Teachers College, Conway, Arkansas, 1908-1909 and 1914-1915, Arkansas State University, Fayetteville, Arkansas, 1917.
Career
1 son by previous marriage, Charles Newell. Superintendent of schools, 1915-1918. In general mercantile business, 1919-1923.
County judge Crawford County, Arkansas, 1923-1927.
Admitted to bar, 1924. District prosecuting attorney, 15th Judicial District of Arkansas, 1927-1931.
In private practice, Van Buren, Arkansas, 1931-1945. Chief attorney Arkansas State Department of Revenues, 1945-1946.
United States district attorney Western District of Arkansas.
Since 1946. Secretary Van Buren Freezing Plant, Incorporated. Senior member Wilson & Starbird, attorneys
Achievements
Religion
During the second coming of Christ, the God will sit in judgment and divide humanity between the saved and the lost and will sit in judgment of the believers, rewarding them for things done while alive.
Membership
Member Wilson & Starbird, attorneys Served as captain, Des Arc, Arkansas, Home Guards, 1918. Member Arkansas and Federal bar associations, Van Buren (Arkansas) Chamber of Commerce (president).
Mason (Scottish Rite, past monarch Amrita Crotto).
Club: Lions (past president) (Van Buren, Arkansas).
Connections
Married Anna Florence Sadler, December 26, 1945.
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Born
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Died
July 4, 1954 (aged 67) -
Resting place
Buried Rose Lawn Cemetery, Fort Smith, Arkansas -
Nationality
American -
Religion
Baptist -
Political Party
Democrat