William Jefferson Blythe Jr.

This article is about the biological father of Bill Clinton. For the member of the Texas House of Representatives from Houston from 1971 to 1983, see W. J. Blythe Jr.
William Jefferson Blythe Jr.
Born(1918-02-27)February 27, 1918
Sherman, Texas, U.S.
DiedMay 17, 1946(1946-05-17) (aged 28)
Sikeston, Missouri, U.S.
Burial placeRose Hill Cemetery, Hope, Arkansas, U.S.
OccupationsTraveling salesman,
soldier
Employers
  • J H Pereve Equipment Company,
  • U.S. Army,
  • Manbee Equipment Company
Spouses
Virginia Adele Gash
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(m. 1935; div. 1937)​
Maxine Hamilton
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(m. 1938; div. 1938)​
Minnie Faye Gash
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(m. 1940; ann. 1941)​
Wanetta Ellen Alexander
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(m. 1941; div. 1944)​
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(m. 1943)​
Children3, including Bill
RelativesHillary Rodham (daughter-in-law)
Chelsea Clinton (granddaughter)

William Jefferson Blythe Jr. (February 27, 1918 – May 17, 1946) was an American salesman of heavy equipment. He was the father of Bill Clinton, the 42nd president of the United States. Three months before his son was born, Blythe drowned following a car crash.

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