William Tharp Cunningham

William Tharp Cunningham (August 21, 1871 – February 7, 1952) was an American judge and politician. He served as a Democratic member of the Louisiana House of Representatives.[1]

William Tharp Cunningham
Member of the Louisiana House of Representatives
In office
1908–1912
Personal details
Born(1871-08-21)August 21, 1871
Natchitoches Parish, Louisiana, U.S.
DiedFebruary 7, 1952(1952-02-07) (aged 80)
Natchitoches Parish, Louisiana, U.S.
Political partyDemocratic
ParentMilton Joseph Cunningham (father)
RelativesCharles Milton Cunningham (brother)
W. Peyton Cunningham (nephew)
OccupationJudge

Life and career

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Cunningham was born in Natchitoches Parish, Louisiana, the son of Thalia and Milton Joseph Cunningham,[2] a politician.

In 1908, Cunningham was elected to the Louisiana House of Representatives, serving until 1912.[1] He was a judge for Louisiana's 11th Judicial District Court.[3][4]

Cunningham died in February 1952[5] in Natchitoches Parish, Louisiana, at the age of 80.[2]

References

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  1. ^ a b "Membership In The Louisiana House Of Representatives 1812 - 2012" (PDF). David R. Poynter Legislative Research Library. Archived (PDF) from the original on March 31, 2010. Retrieved January 14, 2023 – via Wayback Machine.
  2. ^ a b "Cunningham". Political Graveyard. Retrieved January 14, 2023.
  3. ^ "Sheriff's Sale". The Natchitoches Enterprise. Natchitoches, Louisiana. March 25, 1915. p. 3. Retrieved January 14, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.  
  4. ^ "On the matter of the Interdiction of Aaron Earl Henry". The Natchitoches Enterprise. Natchitoches, Louisiana. March 28, 1915. p. 3. Retrieved January 14, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.  
  5. ^ "Funeral Services Held On Friday For W. T. Cunningham". The Natchitoches Enterprise. Natchitoches, Louisiana. February 14, 1952. p. 1. Retrieved January 14, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.