Background
Cobb, William Lyman was born on May 31, 1909 in Sutherland, Iowa, United States. Son of Burt L. and Carrie Louise (Dollman) Cobb.
Cobb, William Lyman was born on May 31, 1909 in Sutherland, Iowa, United States. Son of Burt L. and Carrie Louise (Dollman) Cobb.
Student, Des Moines University, 1930.
Director, member executive committee International General Industries, Inc., Globe Industries, Inc., Intermediate Credit Corporation, Kliklok Corporation, Northeastern Insurance Company, Hartford, Hawkeye-Security Insurance Company, United Security Insurance Company, United Services Life Insurance Company, Bankers Security Life Insurance Society, International Bank Washington.
Served as lieutenant United States Naval Reserve, 1943-1946. Member Washington Board Trade, National Lawyers Club Washington, Des Moines Chamber of Commerce, Phi Sigma Chi. Clubs: Congressional Country (Bethesda, Maryland).
Embassy (Des Moines). National Lawyers.
Married Ruth Arlene Mountain, July 14, 1934. Children: Carolyn Ann, William Lyman Junior.