Ernest Ralston
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Ernest Ralston | |
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Member of the Georgia House of Representatives from the 7th district | |
In office 1977–1983 | |
Succeeded by | J. C. Maddox |
Personal details | |
Born | Gordon County, Georgia, U.S. | May 1, 1935
Died | February 2, 1990 | (aged 54)
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse |
Frances Brown (m. 1956) |
Children | 2[2][3] |
Alma mater | New Mexico State University |
Ernest Ralston (May 1, 1935 – February 2, 1990) was an American politician. He served as a Democratic member for the 7th district of the Georgia House of Representatives.[2]
Life and career
Ralston was born in Gordon County, Georgia. He attended New Mexico State University and served in the United States Army.[2] He was a rancher.[4]
In 1977, Ralston was elected to represent the 7th district of the Georgia House of Representatives. He served until 1983, when he was succeeded by J. C. Maddox.[5]
Ralston died in February 1990, at the age of 54.[3]
References
- ^ "Georgia Official and Statistical Register: 1977-1978" (PDF). Georgia General Assembly. Retrieved January 18, 2023.
- ^ a b c "Georgia Official and Statistical Register: 1981-1982" (PDF). Georgia General Assembly. Retrieved January 17, 2023.
- ^ a b "Mr. Ernest Ralston". The Atlanta Constitution. Atlanta, Georgia. February 4, 1990. p. 44. Retrieved January 17, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Legislature". The Atlanta Constitution. Atlanta, Georgia. August 30, 1978. p. 25. Retrieved January 18, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Georgia House of Representatives Results", Georgia General Assembly
Category:1935 births
Category:1990 deaths
Category:People from Gordon County, Georgia
Category:Democratic Party members of the Georgia House of Representatives
Category:20th-century American politicians
Category:New Mexico State University alumni