Background
Riner, William A. was born on June 26, 1878 in Greene, Iowa, United States. Son of William Wesley and Anna L. (Thompson) Riner.
Riner, William A. was born on June 26, 1878 in Greene, Iowa, United States. Son of William Wesley and Anna L. (Thompson) Riner.
Bachelor of Arts, University of Southern California, 1899. Bachelor of Laws, University of Michigan, 1902.
Admitted to Michigan bar, 1902, and began practice at Lansing. Moved to Cheyenne, Wyoming, 1902. City attorney Cheyenne, 1908-1911.
Assistant United States district attorney, District of Wyoming, 1911-1912. Appointed judge District Court, Wyoming, 1922, later elected to same office for term 1922-1928. Appointed justice Supreme Court, Wyoming, by governor, 1928, later elected to same office for term 1928-1934, reëlected for term, 1935-1942.
Chief justice, January 1939-January 1943. Reelected to same court for terms 1943-1951, 1951-1959. Chief justice, 1947-1951, 55-—.
Member Phi Beta Kappa. Mason (33°, Shriner).
Married Fanny Borst, October 16, 1907. Children: Frances (deceased), William, Mary (Mistress Richard Yoder).