William M. Colmer

William Meyers Colmer (February 11, 1890 – September 9, 1980) was a Mississippi politician. Colmer was born in Moss Point, Mississippi, and attended Millsaps College. He served in the military during World War I. Colmer was elected Jackson County attorney in 1921, becoming district attorney in 1928. Colmer endorsed the unpledged electors slate in 1960, Republican Party presidential candidates Barry Goldwater in 1964, and Richard Nixon in 1972. Because of his seniority, he advanced to the position as chairman of the Rules Committee, serving from 1967 to 1973.

William M. Colmer

William Meyers Colmer (February 11, 1890 – September 9, 1980) was a Mississippi politician. Colmer was born in Moss Point, Mississippi, and attended Millsaps College. He served in the military during World War I. Colmer was elected Jackson County attorney in 1921, becoming district attorney in 1928. Colmer endorsed the unpledged electors slate in 1960, Republican Party presidential candidates Barry Goldwater in 1964, and Richard Nixon in 1972. Because of his seniority, he advanced to the position as chairman of the Rules Committee, serving from 1967 to 1973.