William "Scotty" Jack was born in New York City, March 5, 1892; his parents went to Edinburgh, Scotland, when he was a few months old; he remained there until 1910, when he returned to America; had a common school education; located at Lusk, Wyoming, and engaged in various occupations; served four terms in the House of Representatives­ two from Niobrara County, 1925-1929, and two from Natrona County, 1931-1935; was the first Democratic speaker of the first Democratic House of Representatives of the State; the first Democratic State Auditor. Elected in 1934; served from January 7, 1935 to October 16, 1944, being reelected to this office in 1938 and in 1942: was appointed Secretary of State by Governor Hunt, October 16, 1944, to fill the vacancy caused in that office by the death of Mart T. Christensen. He died at his home in Casper April 4, 1970.

Additional Sources

• Obituary, Lusk Herald April 16, 1970