Person Record
Metadata
Name |
McGee, William Mark |
Othernames |
Mark McGee |
Born |
09/14/1888 |
Birthplace |
Brownwood, Texas |
Father |
Dr. John Franklin McGee |
Mother |
Ellen Anderson McGee |
Education |
University of Texas |
Notes |
McGee, who was prominent in patriotic and civic affairs here and throughout the state for many years, died early Wednesday. The 66 year-old attorney had entered a hospital May 16 to undergo surgery for cancer. Born on a farm in Brown County, McGee was a graduate of the University of Texas and received his law degree in 1912. His first law practice was in Brownwood. He was a first lieutenant in the 36th Division during World War I and saw active duty overseas. As past state department commander of the American Legion in Texas, McGee was an agressive champion of the organization's programs. Active in politics for years, he served a term as Adjutant General of Texas after being appointed in 1925 by Gov. Miriam A. Ferguson. McGee was an active supporter of Gov. James V. Allred in both his campaigns for the governorship and was permanent chairman of the Democratic state convention in 1936. In 1938, he was appointed a director of Texas Technological College. During the early part of World War II, McGee was appointed state director and later district director of the OPA. In 1946, Gov. Coke Stevenson named the lawyer chairman of a bi-racial commission to plan for a Negro university and A&M College. McGee also served as state tire rationing officer and in 1933 was attorney for the Texas State Public Works Advisory Board. Survivors are his wife; a daughter, Mrs. George Clark, Jr. of Nacogdoches; a sister, Mrs. Lula Garnett of Brownwood, and a grandchild. |
Occupation |
Attorney Adjutant General of Texas WWI veteran |
Deceased |
07/15/1953 |
Deceased where |
Fort Worth, Texas |
