William R. Myers

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William Ralph Myers (June 12, 1836 - April 18, 1907) was a U.S. Representative from Indiana.

Born near Wilmington, Ohio, Myers moved with his parents to Anderson, Indiana, in October 1836. He attended the common schools and later taught. Surveyor of Madison County 1858-1860. During the Civil War enlisted as a private in Company G, Forty-seventh Regiment, Indiana Volunteer Infantry. He was promoted to orderly sergeant, second lieutenant, first lieutenant, and captain, and served four years and three months. After returning from the Army taught school. Superintendent of the public schools of Anderson, Indiana, in 1868 and 1869. He served as member of the school board of Anderson 1871-1879. He studied law. He was admitted to the bar in 1871 and commenced practice in Anderson.

Myers was elected as a Democrat to the Forty-sixth Congress (March 4, 1879-March 3, 1881). He was an unsuccessful candidate for reelection in 1880 to the Forty-seventh Congress. Secretary of State of Indiana 1882-1886. Purchased the Anderson Democrat in 1886 and was its editor. He was an unsuccessful Democratic candidate for Governor. Again secretary of state 1892-1894. He resumed the practice of law. He died in Anderson, Indiana, April 18, 1907. He was interred in East Maplewood Cemetery.