Background
Askren, William David was born on October 1, 1885 in Mount Ayr, Iowa, United States. Son of William Wirt and Nettie Eleanor (Lawhead) Askren.
Askren, William David was born on October 1, 1885 in Mount Ayr, Iowa, United States. Son of William Wirt and Nettie Eleanor (Lawhead) Askren.
Educational public schools.
Admitted to Washington bar, 1908. Deputy prosecuting attorney, Tacoma, 1913-1914, prosecuting attorney, 1919-1920. Judge Superior Court, 1920-1924.
Justice Washington Supreme Court, 1924-1928.
Resigned to resume practice as partner Ryan, Askren & Ryan (now firm of Ryan, Askren & Mathewson). Chtr. trustee American Heritage Foundation (Freedom Train).
Member American and Washington State Bar Associations, Phi Delta Phi. Mason (Potentate Afifi Temple 1926-1927), Elk (Exalted Ruler, Tacoma 174, 1919-1920). Clubs: Seattle Golf (Seattle).
Married Bessie Frances Caldwell, June 6, 1907. Married second, Margaret Unger Hubbard, February 14, 1940. Children: Kathryn Marie (Mistress Robert Burchfield Lytel), Marian Eleanor (wife Commander R. C. Percival, United States North.).