Background
Bookholt, William John was born on August 30, 1916 in Paterson, New Jersey, United States. Son of James and Bella (Van Haste) Bookholt.
Bookholt, William John was born on August 30, 1916 in Paterson, New Jersey, United States. Son of James and Bella (Van Haste) Bookholt.
Diploma accounting and business administration, Pace College, 1939. Student, Rutgers University, 1940. Student, Newark University, 1945.
Juris Doctor, Woodrow Wilson College Law, Atlanta, 1950. Postgraduate, University Georgia, 1952.
Field auditor, Equitable Life Assurance Society New York, 1935-1941; with, Internal Revenue Service, 1946-1972; district director, Internal Revenue Service, Atlanta, 1958-1959; regional commissioner, Internal Revenue Service, Atlanta, 1959-1972; private practice,, Atlanta, 1972-1988.
Served to captain Army of the United States, 1941-1945. Member Georgia Society of Certified Public Accountants (Key award 1951, Outstanding Public Service award 1956, 72), Georgia Bar Association.
Married Marian E. Bell, June 30, 1943. Children: Robert G., Barbara G.