Background
Holland, William Merideth was born on March 29, 1875 in Dallas, Texas, United States. Son of William C. and Sarah (Saffell) Holland.
Holland, William Merideth was born on March 29, 1875 in Dallas, Texas, United States. Son of William C. and Sarah (Saffell) Holland.
Student of University of Texas, 2 years. Bachelor of Laws, Columbian (now George Washington University, 1898.
Admitted to Texas bar and began the practice of law at Dallas, 1898. Assistant county attorney Dallas County 1899. Judge County Court, Dallas County, 1907-1911 (declined reelection).
Nominated under commission form of government and elected mayor of Dallas, 1911, on Citizens’ Association ticket (non-political) over 4 opponents, receiving more votes than all the other four, reelected for term 1913-1915.
Resumed practice.
Served without compensation, as Special Assistant to Attorney General of the United States, for hearing claims of conscientious objectors, during World World War World World War World War II Member American and Texas bar associations. Mason (33 degree; Past Master Dallas Lodge).
Married Frances Elnora Beggs, June 24, 1909. Children: Mistress Virginia Holland McRae, Sara Merideth (deceased), Mistress Katherine Holland Hooks.