William Gwin Kiger

William Gwin Kiger (August 5, 1847 - July 19, 1934) was an American physician and Democratic politician. He represented the 12th District in the Mississippi State Senate from 1892 to 1904 and from 1920 to 1932.

Early life
William Gwin Kiger was born on August 5, 1847, on his father's plantation in Eagle Bend, Mississippi. He was the son of Colonel Basil G. Kiger, a plantation owner, and Carolyn Isabel (Gwin) Kiger. Kiger graduated from the University of Virginia and then graduated with a M. D. from Tulane University in 1876. Kiger became a farmer and physician. Kiger lived in the family plantation in Eagle Bend, Mississippi, for his entire life.

Political career
In 1891, Kiger was nominated by the Democratic Party and elected to represent 12th District (Warren County) in the Mississippi State Senate for the 1892-1896 term. During this term, Kiger served as the chairman of the public health and quarantine committee. Also from 1892 to 1893, Kiger was the president of the Mississippi State Medical Association. He was re-elected in 1895 and served in the 1896-1900 term. During this term, Kiger was the chairman of the Senate's committee on corporations. In the Senate, Kiger also led the creation of the Mississippi Department of Public Health. From 1895 to after 1899, Kiger was the president of the Mississippi State Board of Health. In 1899, Kiger was one of 3 senators re-elected for the 1900-1904 term. In 1919, Kiger was elected to represent the 12th District for the 1920-1924 term. During this term, Kiger was the chairman of the Fisheries and Game Committee as well as the Oyster Industry Committee. Kiger was re-elected in 1923 and served in the 1924-1928 term. He was re-elected to the Senate in 1927 and served in the 1928-1932 term.

Kiger died on the morning of July 19, 1934, in Eagle Bend, Mississippi.

Personal life
Kiger was a member of the Episcopal Church. He never married.