William L. Mallory, Sr.
| William Mallory Sr. | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Ohio House of Representatives from the 31st district | |
| In office January 3, 1967 - December 31, 1994 | |
| Preceded by | None (First) |
| Succeeded by | Mark L. Mallory |
| Personal details | |
| Born | October 4, 1931 Cincinnati, Ohio |
| Died | December 10, 2013 (aged 82) Cincinnati, Ohio |
| Political party | Democratic |
William Leslie Mallory, Sr. (October 4, 1931 – December 10, 2013) was an American politician who was elected to the Ohio House of Representatives in 1966 and served for 28 years in the Ohio legislature. In 1974 he won election as Majority Floor Leader, the first African American to serve in that role.
When he retired in 1994, he was the longest serving majority leader in the history of Ohio.
Mallory married his wife Fannie in 1955. They had six children, who like their father have pursued careers in politics and public service. Mark L. Mallory is the former mayor of Cincinnati. Dale Mallory serves as a state representative in District 32, in the Ohio House of Representatives.
Mallory graduated from vocational school and then received his bachelor's degree in education from Central State University, He worked in juvenile court and taught elementary education. Mallory died at a hospice in Cincinnati on December 10, 2013.[1][2]
References
- ↑ "Longtime state Rep. William Mallory Sr. dead at 82", WCPO Cincinnati, December 10, 2013.
- ↑ http://www.dispatch.com/content/stories/local/2013/12/10/longtime-Ohio-House-leader-Mallory-dead-at-82.html
External links
- Guide to 20th Century African American Resources, Cincinnati History Library and Archives.
- "William L. Mallory Sr., patriarch of Mallory family, dies at 82". Cincinnati.com
- "Capturing the Voices: An Oral Histories Project - An Interview with William L. Mallory Sr" CETconnect.org