William W. Rucker

William Waller Rucker (February 1, 1855 – May 30, 1936) was an American politician and lawyer. A Democrat, he was a member of the United States House of Representatives from Missouri.

Biography Rucker was born on February 1, 1855, near Covington, Virginia, the son of William Parks Rucker and Margaret Ann (née Scott) Rucker. His brother was Edgar P. Rucker. In 1861, he and his parents moved to West Virginia, where he was educated at local common schools. In 1872 or 1873, he moved to Chariton County, Missouri. He worked as an educator until 1875, during which he read law under Mr. Huston.

On 1876, Rucker was admitted to the bar, beginning his law practice in Keytesville From 1886 to 1892, he was prosecutor of Chariton County, and from 1892 to 1899, was judge of the Missouri 12th Circuit Court district. He lost the primary to the following election. In 1928, he unsuccessfully ran for Presidential elector. Ideologically, he was liberal.

After serving in Congress, Rucker returned to practicing law, in Keytesville. He also worked as a farmer.