William Casper Lassetter

Background

Lassetter, William Casper was born on August 31, 1887 in Villa Rica, Georgia, United States. Son of John George Washington and Mary (Barnett) Lassetter.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Agriculture, University of Wisconsin, 1909.

Career

Elizabeth. Assistant in agronomy, Ohio State University, 1909-1910. Instructor in agronomy, University of Arkansas, 1910-1912, assistant professor, 1912-1914, professor, 1914-1915. Assistant director of extension, same university, 1915-1917, director, 1917-1920.

Managing editor The Progressive Farmer, 1920-1934, associate advisory manager from 1934.

Achievements

• William Casper Lassetter has been listed as a noteworthy editors by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member Alpha Zeta, Phi Lambda Upsilon. Club: Civitan.

Connections

Married Irma Lee Hamby, of Prescott, Arkansas, December 16, 1916.

Father:

John George Washington Lassetter

Mother:

Mary (Barnett) Lassetter

Spouse:

Irma Lee Hamby