W. H. Plummer
William H. Plummer (August 19, 1860 – December 22, 1926) was an American politician in the state of Washington. He served in the Washington State Senate from 1897 to 1901.[1] From 1897 to 1899, he was President pro tempore of the Senate.[2]
W. H. Plummer | |
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![]() Plummer in 1899 | |
Member of the Washington State Senate for the 3rd district | |
In office 1897–1901 | |
Personal details | |
Born | Westboro, Massachusetts, United States | August 19, 1860
Political party | Populist (until 1899) Democratic |
Born in Boston, Massachusetts,[3] he became "one of the best known attorneys of Eastern Washington".[3] He served as prosecuting attorney of Spokane County prior to his election to the state senate.[3] While serving in the senate, he "fathered the bill that banned gambling in the State of Washington".[3] He moved to Santa Ana, California around 1920, then returned to Spokane, Washington, and then moved to Los Angeles, California, around 1922, setting up a successful law practice there.[3]
Plummer died in his home in Arcadia, California, at the age of 66, following a month-long illness.[3] He was survived by his wife, Ella, and was interred at Pasadena, California.[3]
References
- http://leg.wa.gov/History/Legislative/Documents/MembersOfLeg2011.pdf
- "Legislative Manual and Political Directory: Containing the Platforms of the Various Political Organizations of Washington Since Its Admission as a State; an Official Directory; List of Members of the First, Second, Third, Fourth, Fifth and Sixth Legislatures, and Other Information Relating to Washington". 1899.
- "Well Known Lawyer Dies: William Plummer, Former Washington Senator, Succumbs at Arcadia", Monrovia Daily News (December 23, 1926), p. 1.