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William M. Wylie

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William Matt Wylie (May 10, 1928 – August 20, 2006) was a politician, farmer, and businessman from the U.S. state of Nebraska.

Born in Elgin, Nebraska, he served in the United States Army and went to Nebraska Wesleyan University in Lincoln, Nebraska. Wylie was a farmer, auctioneer, in the real estate business. He served in the Nebraska State Legislature from 1965 to 1971. His parents Matt Wylie and Fannie B. Wylie also served in the Nebraska State Legislature. Wylie died in Neligh, Nebraska.[1][2]

Wylie ran unsuccessfully for the Republican nomination for lieutenant governor of Nebraska in 1974.[3]

Notes

  1. ^ William M. Wylie
  2. ^ Nebraska Blue Book 1964-1965
  3. ^ "Official Report of the State Canvassers of the State of Nebraska - Primary Election, May 14, 1974 & General Election, November 5, 1974" (PDF). Nebraska Secretary of State.