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William J. Cason

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William J. Cason
Member of the Missouri Senate
from the 31st district
In office
1960–1976
Personal details
Born(1924-10-01)October 1, 1924
Higginsville, Missouri
DiedJanuary 4, 2017(2017-01-04) (aged 92)
Clinton, Missouri
NationalityAmerican
Political partyDemocratic
Alma materUniversity of Missouri
Occupationattorney

William J. Cason (October 1, 1924 – January 4, 2017)[1] was an American politician who served in the Missouri State Senate. He was born in Higginsville, Missouri and attended the University of Missouri in Columbia, studying law (LLB 1951). Cason was admitted to the Missouri bar in 1951. He served in the Missouri State Senate for the 31st district (Henry County) from 1960 to 1976. He was a member of the Democratic party.[2]

Issues in state senate

  • Civil rights[3]
  • Environmental protection[3]
  • Women's rights[3]

References

  1. ^ William J. Cason's obituary
  2. ^ "Oral History Collection". The State Historical Society of Missouri. Retrieved 20 July 2015.
  3. ^ a b c Sarvis, Will (26 March 1996). "An Interview with William J. Cason". State Historical Society of Missouri. Retrieved 20 July 2015.