William Nigh (politician)
William Nigh | |
|---|---|
 Nigh in 1968 | |
| Member of the Oklahoma House of Representatives from the 14th district | |
| In office 1965–1969 | |
| Preceded by | District established |
| Succeeded by | John L. Monks |
| Personal details | |
| Born | William Lewyn Nigh September 4, 1920 McAlester, Oklahoma, U.S. |
| Died | June 29, 2008 (aged 87) Muskogee, Oklahoma, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Relatives | George Nigh (brother) Donna Nigh (sister-in-law) |
William Lewyn Nigh (September 4, 1920 – June 29, 2008) was an American politician. A member of the Democratic Party, he served in the Oklahoma House of Representatives from 1965 to 1969.
Life and career
Nigh was born in McAlester, Oklahoma, the son of Wilbur Roscoe Nigh and Irene Crockett. He was the brother of George Nigh, an Oklahoma governor. He attended and graduated from McAlester High School.[1] After graduating, he served in the armed forces during World War II, which after his discharge,[2] he worked as an insurance broker.[3]
Nigh served in the Oklahoma House of Representatives from 1965 to 1969.[4] He lost his seat in the House, in 1968, when he ran as a Democratic candidate for corporation commissioner of Oklahoma. He received 59,718 votes, but lost in the Democratic primary election to candidate Charles R. Nesbitt, who won with 97,073 votes.[5]
Death
Nigh died on June 29, 2008, in Muskogee, Oklahoma, at the age of 87.[6]
References
- ^ "William L. Nigh Promises He Will Conduct Clean Campaign and Office If Elected To Representative Chair". Haskell News. Haskell, Oklahoma. March 26, 1964. p. 6. Retrieved July 17, 2025 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "William Lewyn Nigh". U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947. Retrieved July 17, 2025 – via Ancestry.com. (subscription required)
- ^ "One Republican in Group". Tulsa World. Tulsa, Oklahoma. February 7, 1965. p. 27. Retrieved July 17, 2025 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "All Members Of The Oklahoma House Of Representatives" (PDF). Oklahoma Legislature. Archived (PDF) from the original on November 30, 2022. Retrieved July 17, 2025 – via Wayback Machine.
- ^ "Elections of 1968: Primary Elections" (PDF). Oklahoma Government. Retrieved July 17, 2025.
- ^ "William Lewyn "Bill" Nigh". Legacy. Retrieved July 17, 2025 – via Legacy.com.