City: Memphis
LA CROIX, William, live stock broker; born Memphis, Tenn., Oct. 31, 1862; German descent; son of Jacob and Josephine (Wetter) LA CROIX; educated Christian Bros. College Memphis, Tenn.; in early life was a bookkeeper; married Nellie A ICKING, Nov. 24, 1892; member Masons, Shriners, Royal Arcanum, B.P. O.E. and Business Men’s Club; Democrat; member legislative council, 1899-1905, active as member of same; proprietor La Croix Stock Yards; director People’s Savings Bank & Trust Co., and East Memphis Land Co.; member of Presbyterian church.
