W. Arthur Winstead
William Arthur Winstead (January 6, 1904 – March 14, 1995) was a farmer and politician, elected as U.S. Representative from Mississippi's 5th and 4th congressional districts, serving from 1943 to 1965. He surprisingly lost the 1964 election by a substantial margin, when his Republican opponent, Prentiss Walker, benefited by voters supporting Barry Goldwater in his presidential campaign in the state.
William Arthur Winstead | |
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| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Mississippi's 4th district | |
| In office January 3, 1963 – January 3, 1965 | |
| Preceded by | John Bell Williams |
| Succeeded by | Prentiss Walker |
| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Mississippi's 5th district | |
| In office January 3, 1943 – January 3, 1963 | |
| Preceded by | Ross Collins |
| Succeeded by | William M. Colmer |
| Personal details | |
| Born | January 6, 1904 Philadelphia, Mississippi, USA |
| Died | March 14, 1995 (aged 91) Philadelphia, Mississippi |
| Resting place | Cedar Lawn Cemetery in Philadelphia, Mississippi |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Alma mater | Clark Memorial College University of Alabama at Tuscaloosa |
| Occupation | Farmer, educator Automobile dealer |
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