Background
Hoke, William Alexander was born on October 25, 1851 in Lincolnton, North Carolina, United States. Son of Colonel John Franklin and Catharine Wilson (Alexander) Hoke.
Hoke, William Alexander was born on October 25, 1851 in Lincolnton, North Carolina, United States. Son of Colonel John Franklin and Catharine Wilson (Alexander) Hoke.
Early education under private tuition, finishing in high school of Wetmore & Smith. Finished law course at law school of Chief Justice Pearson, Richmond Hill, North Carolina. Licensed to practice, October 25, 1872.
Practiced law, Shelby and Lincolnton, North Carolina, until 1891. Member North Carolina Legislature, 1889. Judge Superior Court, 1891-1904.
Justice Supreme Court of the North Carolina, since 1904.
Member North Carolina Legislature, 1889.
Married Mary McBee, December 10, 1897.