Notable Lewis Countians
William Thomas Bland
1861–1928
A Weston-born lawyer who became a judge, banker, Missouri mayor, and United States representative from 1919 to 1921. Bland was born in Weston; his principal legal and political achievements came after he moved west to Missouri.
Lewis County connection
Bland was born in Weston; his principal legal and political achievements came after he moved west to Missouri.
United States Representative William Thomas Bland.
Collection of the U.S. House of Representatives · Public domain
Lewis County connection
Bland was born in Weston; his principal legal and political achievements came after he moved west to Missouri.
Career and public significance
A Weston-born lawyer who became a judge, banker, Missouri mayor, and United States representative from 1919 to 1921.
His biography is a clear example of Lewis County origin followed by public power in another state.
Reading the record carefully
The page does not imply that his congressional district included West Virginia; birthplace is the qualifying local connection.
Life and legacy
Timeline
1861
Born in Weston.
1880s
Moves into law and public office in Missouri.
1919–1921
Serves one term in the United States House.
1928
Dies in Missouri.
Sources and further reading
How this profile was documented
- William Thomas Bland
U.S. House of Representatives
Starting source for biographical dates, offices, achievements, and the Lewis County connection.
- Timeless Weston
City of Weston
Starting source for biographical dates, offices, achievements, and the Lewis County connection.
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