A member of the Byrd Organization, he represented Lunenburg County in the Virginia House of Delegates (1918-1930), and served as that body's Speaker from 1926 until 1930.

[1][2] Born in Lunenberg County to the former Emma (Mollie) Andrews, he was named after his farmer father, William Thomas Ozlin.

[3] After studying in the Lunenberg County public schools and at LaCrosse Academy in nearby Mecklenburg County, Ozlin went to Richmond for further studies at the Richmond College and its Law School, receiving an A.B.

[6] He also was active in his Baptist Church, the American Bar Association and the Virginia State Bar, as well as fraternal organizations including the Masons, Shriners, Junior Order United American Mechanics, O.D.K.

[7] Active in politics and the local Democratic Party, he served two terms as Kenbridge's mayor.