Willis G. Sears

Background

Sears, Willis G. was born on August 16, 1860 in Willoughby, Ohio, United States. Son of Stephen S. and Mary Sears.

Education

Student law, University of Kansas.

Career

Admitted to Nebraska bar, 1884. Member of law firm Sears, Horn & Sears, Omaha. County attorney Burt County, Nebraska, 1895-1901.

Member Nebraska House of Representatives, 1901-1904 (speaker).

Judge 4th District of Nebraska, 1904-1923. Member 68th to 71st Congresses (1923-1931) 2d Nebraska District.

Judge 4th District of Nebraska since 1933.

Achievements

• Willis G. Sears has been listed as a reputable judge by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Mason, Odd.

Connections

Married Belle V. Hoadly, May 1887 (died).

Father:

Stephen South.

Mother:

Mary Sears

Spouse:

Belle V. Hoadly