William A. Carson (August 3, 1863 in Rushville, Yates County, New York – April 29, 1949) was an American politician from New York.

Life

Born in Rushville, New York,[1] he graduated from Rushville High School, and Hobart College.

Carson was first elected to the New York State Senate in 1916,[1] and served from 1917 to 1922, sitting in the 140th, 141st (both 42nd D.), 142nd, 143rd, 144th and 145th New York State Legislatures (all four 43rd D.).

Carson died in Syracuse, New York, after a three-week hospitalization.[1]

References

  1. ^ a b c "William A. Carson, Former State Senator", Poughkeepsie Journal (April 29, 1949), p. 22.

Sources

New York State Senate Preceded byThomas B. Wilson New York State Senate 42nd District 1917–1918 Succeeded byCharles J. Hewitt Preceded byCharles D. Newton New York State Senate 43rd District 1919–1922 Succeeded byErnest E. Cole