William I. Nolan
William Ignatius Nolan | |
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| 24th Lt. Governor Minnesota | |
| In office 1925–1929 | |
| Governor | Theodore Christianson |
| Preceded by | Louis L. Collins |
| Succeeded by | Charles Edward Adams |
| Personal details | |
| Born | May 14, 1874 Saint Paul, Minnesota |
| Died | August 3, 1943 (aged 69) Winona, Minnesota |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Matea E. Solem (1894) |
| Profession | lecturer, politician |
William Ignatius Nolan (May 14, 1874 – August 3, 1943), was born in Saint Paul, Minnesota. Nolan served in the U.S. House of Representatives from Minnesota.
He served in the Minnesota National Guard 1891 – 1896 He was member of the Minnesota House of Representatives 1903 – 1907, 1911 – 1913, and 1917 – 1923, serving as speaker 1919 – 1923. He was Lieutenant Governor of Minnesota 1925 – 1929. Nolan was the chairman of the Minnesota Reforestation Commission in 1927.
Nolan was elected as a Republican to the 71st congress to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of Walter Newton. Nolan was reelected to the and 72nd congress and served from June 17, 1929, to March 3, 1933. He was an unsuccessful candidate for reelection in 1932 to the 73rd congress and continued to be an unsuccessful candidate for nomination in 1934, 1936, and 1938. Nolan resumed his profession as a lecturer. He was elected State railroad and warehouse commissioner in 1942 and served until his death August 3, 1943, at Winona, Minnesota.
References
- United States Congress. "William I. Nolan (id: N000128)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.
