William Tharp Cunningham

William Tharp Cunningham
Member of the Louisiana House of Representatives
In office
1908–1912
Personal details
BornAugust 21, 1871
Natchitoches Parish, Louisiana, U.S.
DiedFebruary 7, 1952 (aged 80)
Natchitoches Parish, Louisiana, U.S.
Political partyDemocratic
ParentMilton Joseph Cunningham (father)
RelativesCharles Milton Cunningham (brother)
W. Peyton Cunningham (nephew)
OccupationJudge

William Tharp Cunningham (August 21, 1871 – February 7, 1952) was an American judge and politician. He served as a Democratic member of the Louisiana House of Representatives.

Life and career

Cunningham was born in Natchitoches Parish, Louisiana, the son of Thalia and Milton Joseph Cunningham, a politician.

In 1908, Cunningham was elected to the Louisiana House of Representatives, serving until 1912. He was a judge for Louisiana's 11th Judicial District Court.

Cunningham died in February 1952 in Natchitoches Parish, Louisiana, at the age of 80.