William Joseph Holt

Background

Holt, William Joseph was born on August 14, 1891 in Hillsboro, Texas, United States. Son of Joseph J. and Katie (Glasgow) Holt.

Education

Student Cumberland University, 1909-1910. Bachelor of Laws, University Michigan, 1912.

Career

Admitted to Texas bar, 1916. General practice, Waco, Texas, 1916-1923. District attorney office, Waco, McLennon County, 1923-1930.

Attorney general department, Austin, Texas, 1934-1939.

Practice in Dallas, since 1939. Member firm Clark, Coon, Holt & Fisher.

Organizer and 1st president Dallas chapter Federal Bar Association Enforcement Attorney, United States Government, 1942-1945.

Achievements

• William Joseph Holt has been listed as a reputable lawyer by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member: American Legion. Masons; Shrine.

• Member of American Legion.

Connections

Married Carrie Lee Canuteson, June 12, 1920. Children: William J., Junior.

Father:

Joseph J. Holt

Mother:

Katie (Glasgow) Holt

Spouse:

Carrie Lee Canuteson

child:

William J. Holt

child:

Junior Holt