Riley J. Wilson

Riley Joseph Wilson
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Louisiana's 5th district
In office March 4, 1915 – January 3, 1937
Preceded by	James Walter Elder
Succeeded by	Newt V. Mills
State Representative from Catahoula Parish
In office 1900–1904
Preceded by	Henry Breithaupt
Succeeded by	E. B. Cottingham
Personal details
Born	(1871-11-12)November 12, 1871 Goldonna, Louisiana, U.S.
Died	February 23, 1946(1946-02-23) (aged 74) Ruston, Louisiana, U.S.
Resting place	Greenwood Cemetery in Ruston, Louisiana
Political party	Democratic
Residence(s)	(1) Harrisonburg Catahoula Parish, Louisiana (2) Ruston, Louisiana
Alma mater	Iuka Normal Institute in Tishomingo County, Mississippi
Occupation	Educator;Attorney

Riley Joseph Wilson (November 12, 1871 – February 23, 1946) was a Louisiana educator, attorney and legislator in the first half of the late 19th century and the first decades of the 20th century. A Democrat, Wilson served in the United States House of Representatives from 1915 until 1937.