Background
IV, William R. Laird, was born on June 3, 1952 in Montgomery, West Virginia, United States. Son of William R. Laird III and Clark Cook Laird.
IV, William R. Laird, was born on June 3, 1952 in Montgomery, West Virginia, United States. Son of William R. Laird III and Clark Cook Laird.
Bachelor, Marshall University. Master of Arts, The American University.
Sheriff Fayette County, 1989—1996, 2001—2008. Deputy director, assistant commissioner Budget and Administration West Virginia Department Corrections. Director Budget and Administration Office of the Attorney General, West Virginia.
Former president, Chief Executive Officer Montgomery General Hospital. Member West Virginia House of Delegates, 1996—1998. Member District 11 West Virginia State Senate, since 2008, vice chair Natural Resources Committee, member Agriculture Committee, Education Committee, Enrolled Bills Committee, Health and Human Resources Committee, Judiciary Committee & Military Committee.
Married Michelle Laird. Children: William, Paul, Amanda, Kathryn, Kara, Robert.