William Dawson (Missouri politician)

William Dawson
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Missouri's 14th district
In office March 4, 1885 – March 3, 1887
Preceded by	Lowndes H. Davis
Succeeded by	James P. Walker
Member of the Missouri House of Representatives
In office 1878–1884
Personal details
Born	(1848-03-17)March 17, 1848 New Madrid, Missouri, U.S.
Died	October 12, 1929(1929-10-12) (aged 81) New Madrid, Missouri, U.S.
Resting place	Evergreen Cemetery
Political party	Democratic
Profession	Politician

William Dawson (March 17, 1848 – October 12, 1929) was a U.S. Representative from Missouri.

Born in New Madrid, Missouri, Dawson was graduated from Christian Brothers' College in St. Louis, Missouri in 1869.

Dawson was elected sheriff and collector of New Madrid County in 1870 and 1872. He served as a member of the state House of Representatives in 1878–1884. Dawson was elected as a Democrat to the 49th Congress from Missouri's 14th congressional district, serving from March 4, 1885 to March 3, 1887.

He was an unsuccessful candidate for renomination in 1886. He engaged in the land business in New Madrid and served as clerk of the New Madrid County Circuit Court of 1915–1927. He died in New Madrid in 1929 and is interred in Evergreen Cemetery.

References

• United States Congress. "William Dawson (id: D000154)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.