An Illustrated History of the State of Washington, by Rev. H.K. Hines, D.D., The
Lewis Publishing Co., Chicago, IL., 1893, pages 296-197
	
	WILLIAM H. PLUMMER, a talented young lawyer who has recently identified
himself with the interests of Spokane, is engaged in a general law practice
under the firm name of Plummer & Thayer.
	Mr. Plummer dates his birth in Westborough, Massachusetts, August 19, 1859,
and is the youngest of the three children of John D. and Sarah A. Plummer. His
father was a manufacturer in Massachusetts. When William H. was eight years old,
the family moved to New York, and in the New York State Normal School he
received his early education. He subsequently entered Cornell College, where, in
due time, he completed the law course and received the degree of B.L. Then he
entered the law office of Warren & Kellogg, at Cortland, the leading law firm of
central New York. In 1881 he was admitted to the bar, and commenced active
practice with that firm, the name being changed to Warren, Kellogg & Plummer. He
continued to do a successful business in the East until 1885, when he decided
upon a change of location and took up his abode in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
While at Albuquerque Mr. Plummer was attorney for the Santa Fe and the Atlantic
& Pacific Railroad Companies. His next move was to Whitman county, Washington,
and in April, 1892, he came from there to Spokane. Here he opened an office with
Mr. Hamilton, at that time City Attorney, and subsequently formed a
co-partnership with W.T. Thayer. Mr. Plummer is also a member of the Idaho bar.
	Politically, he affiliates with the Republican party. Since coming to
Spokane he has refused the nomination for Prosecuting Attorney of the county,
tendered him by the People's party; also the nomination for Supreme Judge, on
the ground that he did not aspire to political office. He is one of the
brightest young lawyers of the State, and while he devotes his chief attention
to the active duties of his profession, he spends his leisure moments in
literary work, being a frequent contributor to various periodicals. He is
specially adapted, both by education and natural ability, for his chosen
profession, and is eminently fitted for the high place he occupies among the
prominent lawyers of eastern Washington. During the few months he has resided in
Spokane, his many estimable qualities have not only made him a prime favorite
with the members of the bar, but have also gained for him hosts of friends
elsewhere.
	Mr. Plummer was married in New Mexico, in 1886, to Miss Agnes Rye, a native
of Rhode Island, and a member of a prominent family.
	He is a member of the Knights of Pythias and Independent Order of Odd
Fellows.
	
Submitted to the WA. Bios Project in September 2003 by Jeffrey L. Elmer
	
	
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