Thomas L. Woolwine | |
|---|---|
 Woolwine in 1920 | |
| 27th Los Angeles County District Attorney | |
| In office January 4, 1915 – June 6, 1923 | |
| Preceded by | John D. Fredericks |
| Succeeded by | Asa Keyes |
| Personal details | |
| Born | October 31, 1874 Nashville, Tennessee |
| Died | July 8, 1925 (aged 50) Los Angeles, California |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse |
Alma Foy Woolwine (m. 1900) |
Thomas Lee Woolwine (October 31, 1874 – July 8, 1925) was an American lawyer and politician who served as the 27th District Attorney of Los Angeles County between 1915 and 1923.[1] He began his career as a Deputy District Attorney in 1908. Woolwine was the Democratic nominee for Governor of California in the 1922 general election, but lost to Friend Richardson. In 1923, he resigned as District Attorney and was succeeded by Asa Keyes.[2]
- ^ Grace, Roger M. (May 2, 2007). "Thomas Lee Woolwine—Hero to Some, Scoundrel to Others—Becomes DA". Metropolitan News-Enterprise.
- ^ "Woolwine Wants Leave of Absence". San Pedro News Pilot. March 10, 1923.