Robert L. Williams
Robert Lee Williams (December 20, 1868 – April 10, 1948) was an American lawyer, judge, and politician who served as the third Governor of Oklahoma. Williams would also play a role in the drafting of the Oklahoma Constitution. Beyond his term as Governor, Williams would serve Oklahoma as the first Chief Justice of Oklahoma and would serve the United States as a District and Circuit Judge.
Read more about Robert L. Williams: Early Life, Oklahoma Statehood and Chief Justice, Governor of Oklahoma, Return To The Judiciary, State of The State Speeches
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