Riley J. Wilson

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Riley Joseph Wilson was born near Goldonna in Winn Parish, La. on November 12, 1871. He graduated from Iuka Normal Institute in 1894 and became the principal of Harrisonburg High School in Harrisonburg, Louisiana, serving from 1895-1897. Mr. Wilson later studied law and was admitted to the bar in 1898 and began practicing in Harrisonburg, La. Riley J. Wilson served as a district attorney, judge, member of the State house of Representatives, and a US Congressman. He died on February 23, 1946 in Ruston, La. at the age of 74. He is buried in Greenwood Cemetery.