Clayton Hicks Explained

Clayton Hicks
Birth Name:William Clayton Hicks
Birth Date:June 17, 1919
Birth Place:Phillips, Wisconsin
Death Place:Montgomery, Texas
Death Date:June 9, 1999 (aged 79)
Battles:World War II
Alma Mater:University of Wisconsin–Madison
Office:Member of the Wisconsin Senate
from the 12th district
Termstart:1949
Termend:1953

William Clayton Hicks (June 17, 1919 – June 9, 1999) was an American politician and businessman who served as a member of the Wisconsin State Senate from 1949 to 1953.[1]

Early life and education

Hicks was born on June 17, 1919, in Phillips, Wisconsin.[2] He graduated from Phillips High School and the University of Wisconsin–Madison. He later studied at Harvard Business School.

Career

During World War II, Hicks served in the United States Army. Afterwards, he transferred to the United States Army Reserve. He was vice-president and corporate controller at Sears, Roebuck and Company.

Hicks was elected to the Wisconsin State Senate in 1948.[3] Additionally, he was Clerk of Price County, Wisconsin. He was a Republican.

Death

He died on June 9, 1999, in Montgomery, Texas.[4]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Tribune. Chicago. HICKS, BETTY LOUISE. 2020-07-15. chicagotribune.com. 15 February 2005 . en-US.
  2. Web site: Members of the Senate. Wisconsin Blue Book. 2014-03-04.
  3. Web site: Hicks. Political Graveyard. 2014-03-04.
  4. https://docs.legis.wisconsin.gov/2001/related/proposals/sjr8 Wisconsin Legislature-SJR 8-William Clayton Hicks