William I. Traeger

William Isham Traeger (February 26, 1880 – January 20, 1935) was an American law enforcement official who served as sheriff of Los Angeles County from 1921 to 1932, and went on to serve one term as a United States representative from California. He was also a college football coach, serving as head football coach at Pomona College in 1902 and the University of Southern California (USC) in 1908.

Early life Traeger was born in Porterville, California,

Legal career and Sheriff Traeger was admitted to the bar in California in 1909, and began private practice. In 1911, be began serving as deputy clerk for the Supreme Court of California, a position he would hold until 1921.

Traeger was interred at Rosedale Cemetery, Los Angeles.

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