William Garner Waddel (June 29, 1870 – January 27, 1937) was an American attorney, politician, and inventor who served as a member of the South Dakota Senate.
William Garner Waddel | |
|---|---|
| Member of the South Dakota Senate | |
| In office 1919–1923 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | June 29, 1870 Grant County, Wisconsin |
| Died | January 27, 1937 (aged 67) Webster, South Dakota |
| Political party | Republican |
| Children | 5 |
| Alma mater | University of South Dakota (LLB) |
Early life and education edit
Waddel was born on June 29, 1870, in Grant County, Wisconsin. He later moved to Plymouth County, Iowa. Waddel attended Westmar University before joining the faculty of the University of South Dakota. Later, he graduated from the University of South Dakota School of Law in 1904.
Career edit
Waddel practiced law in a partnership with Frank Anderson from 1906 to 1919.[1] Waddel patented a golf bag stand in 1933.[2]
Waddel served as a member of the South Dakota Senate from 1919 to 1923.[3] Additionally, he was State's Attorney of Day County, South Dakota, and Mayor of Webster, South Dakota. In 1936, Waddel became a county judge and remained so until his death. He was a Republican.
Personal life edit
On July 3, 1900, Waddel married Eliza Matilda Otis. They had five children. Waddel died on January 27, 1937, in Webster, South Dakota. He was a Methodist.
References edit
- ^ "Law Library Presented". Argus-Leader. July 1, 1934. p. 1. Retrieved November 4, 2017 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "S. D. Men Invent Golf Bag Gadget". The Daily Plainsman. August 4, 1933. p. 9. Retrieved November 5, 2017 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ South Dakota Dakota-Historical Listing-Legislator Information-William Garner Waddel
