William L. Nelson

1875–1946 (age 71)

Biography

William L. Nelson (1875-1946) served Missouri in the U.S. House of Representatives, championing farmers, rural electrification, and fair treatment for the small towns that anchored the state.

He remained an accessible public servant, listening to neighbors and helping translate their needs into policy, and his family honors him today at Columbia Cemetery where his legacy of steady service endures.

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