Background
Tanner, William Vaughn was born on April 7, 1881 in at Fairmont, Minnesota, United States. Son of John Wolfe and Cora (Edwards) Tanner.
Tanner, William Vaughn was born on April 7, 1881 in at Fairmont, Minnesota, United States. Son of John Wolfe and Cora (Edwards) Tanner.
Educated U.
Admitted to Washington bar, 1902. Law clerk to attorney general of Washington, 1902-1905. Associate in practice with Harold Preston, 1905-1909.
Assistant attorney general, Washington, 1909-1911.
Appointed attorney general to fill unexpired term, April 1, 1911, elected for terms 1913-1921. Resigned; March 1, 1919, resumed law practice at Seattle.
Public Seattle Post Intelligencer, 1931-1936. Member firm Tanner, Garvin & Ashley.
Member American Washington State, Seattle bar associations. Clubs: Rainier, Seattle Golf.