A. J. Rosier

Arthur John Rosier (October 31, 1880 – April 15, 1932) was an American lawyer and politician who served in the Wyoming Senate from 1927 until his murder in 1932. Rosier was a member of the Republican Party and represented Carbon County in the legislature. He was also a prominent lawyer in Montana and Wyoming, and took part in several noteworthy trials. Prior to his political career, Rosier was the prosecuting attorney for Carbon County from 1916 until 1920.

A. J. Rosier
Rosier in 1920
Member of the Wyoming Senate
for Carbon County
In office
January 1927  April 15, 1932
Prosecuting Attorney for Carbon County
In office
November 1916  November 1920
Preceded by?
Succeeded byRevelle McMicken
Personal details
Born
Arthur John Rosier

(1880-10-31)October 31, 1880
West Union, Minnesota, U.S.
DiedApril 15, 1932(1932-04-15) (aged 51)
Rawlins, Wyoming, U.S.
Resting placeRawlins Cemetery
Political partyRepublican
Spouse
Grace G. Arthaud
(m. 1914)
Children3
Alma materUniversity of South Dakota
University of Minnesota

On April 15, 1932, Rosier was shot and killed by Thomas Lacey, a disgruntled prospective client, after he refused to file a lawsuit for Lacey.

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