Clayton Hicks

For other people with similar names, see William Hicks.

Clayton Hicks
Member of the Wisconsin Senate from the 12th district
In office 1949–1953
Personal details
Born	William Clayton Hicks June 17, 1919 Phillips, Wisconsin
Died	June 9, 1999 (aged 79) Montgomery, Texas
Alma mater	University of Wisconsin–Madison
Military service
Branch/service	United States Army
Battles/wars	World War II

William Clayton Hicks (June 17, 1919 – June 9, 1999) was an American politician and businessman who served as a member of the Wisconsin State Senate from 1949 to 1953.[1]

Early life and education

Hicks was born on June 17, 1919, in Phillips, Wisconsin.[2] He graduated from Phillips High School and the University of Wisconsin–Madison. He later studied at Harvard Business School.

Career

During World War II, Hicks served in the United States Army. Afterwards, he transferred to the United States Army Reserve. He was vice-president and corporate controller at Sears, Roebuck and Company.

Hicks was elected to the Wisconsin State Senate in 1948.[3] Additionally, he was Clerk of Price County, Wisconsin. He was a Republican.

Death

He died on June 9, 1999, in Montgomery, Texas.[4]

References

1. Tribune, Chicago (15 February 2005). "HICKS, BETTY LOUISE". chicagotribune.com. Retrieved 2020-07-15.
2. "Members of the Senate". Wisconsin Blue Book. Retrieved 2014-03-04.
3. "Hicks". Political Graveyard. Retrieved 2014-03-04.
4. Wisconsin Legislature-SJR 8-William Clayton Hicks