William Oscar Atkeson

Republican Representative of Missouri's 6th district

Congresses Served

House Terms

August 24, 1854 (77 years old)

Birthday

October 16, 1931

Death

Served as a U.S. Representative from Missouri’s 6th congressional district for one term from 1921 to 1923.
Born on a farm and received education at the University of Kentucky and Fairmont Normal School.
Worked as a teacher in West Virginia before pursuing a legal career.
Edited and published a local newspaper in West Virginia and later owned and edited newspapers in Missouri.
Held various positions including prosecuting attorney for Bates County and deputy State hotel inspector and labor commissioner.
Engaged in unsuccessful political campaigns for Congress prior to his election in 1921.
After his congressional term, served as State warehouse commissioner in Kansas City, Missouri.
Resumed legal practice and engaged in literary pursuits after leaving public office.
Died in Butler, Missouri, and was interred in Oak Hill Cemetery.