William Nelson Runyon

William Nelson Runyon
Portrait of Judge Runyon c. 1925
Judge of the United States District Court for the District of New Jersey
In office January 16, 1923 – November 9, 1931
Appointed by	Warren G. Harding
Preceded by	Seat established by 42 Stat. 837
Succeeded by	Phillip Forman
Acting Governor of New Jersey
In office May 16, 1919 – January 13, 1920
Preceded by	Walter Evans Edge
Succeeded by	Clarence E. Case (acting)
President of the New Jersey Senate
In office 1919 – January 13, 1920
Preceded by	Thomas F. McCran
Succeeded by	Clarence E. Case
Member of the New Jersey Senate from Union County
In office 1918–1922
Preceded by	Carlton B. Pierce
Succeeded by	Arthur N. Pierson
Personal details
Born	William Nelson Runyon (1871-03-05)March 5, 1871 Plainfield, New Jersey, U.S.
Died	November 9, 1931(1931-11-09) (aged 60) Plainfield, New Jersey, U.S.
Resting place	Hillside Cemetery Scotch Plains, New Jersey
Political party	Republican
Education	Yale University (A.B.) New York Law School (LL.B.)

William Nelson Runyon (March 5, 1871 – November 9, 1931) was the acting governor of New Jersey from 1919 to 1920 and a United States district judge of the United States District Court for the District of New Jersey.

Runyon was nominated by President Warren G. Harding on December 30, 1922, to a new seat created by 42 Stat. 837; He was confirmed by the United States Senate on January 16, 1923, and received commission the same day. Runyon's service was terminated on November 9, 1931, due to death.