Frank Eldridge Jr.
Frank Eldridge Jr. | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Georgia State Senate from the 7th district | |
| In office 1965–1982 | |
| Succeeded by | Ed Perry |
| Personal details | |
| Born | July 29, 1932 Ware County, Georgia, U.S. |
| Died | February 4, 2006 (aged 73) |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Leland Eldridge[1] |
| Children | 2[2] |
| Alma mater | Gordon State College |
Frank Eldridge Jr. (July 29, 1932 – February 4, 2006) was an American politician.[3][4] He served as a Democratic member for the 7th district of the Georgia State Senate.[2]
Life and career
[edit]Eldridge was born in Ware County, Georgia. He attended Gordon State College.[1][2]
In 1965, Eldridge was elected to represent the 7th district of the Georgia State Senate. He served until 1982,[1] when he was succeeded by Ed Perry. In 1993, he was appointed by Pierre Howard to complete Hamilton McWhorter’s unfinished term as the Senate's secretary.[2]
Eldridge died in February 2006 of a heart attack, at the age of 73.[2]
References
[edit]- ^ a b c "Frank Eldridge Jr. Obituary (1932-2006)". The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. February 5, 2006. Retrieved December 6, 2022.
- ^ a b c d e "Georgia Official and Statistical Register: 1981-1982" (PDF). Georgia General Assembly. Retrieved December 6, 2022.
- ^ Hopkins, Sam (October 27, 1972). "Move to Strip Maddox of Power Gains". The Atlanta Constitution. Atlanta, Georgia. p. 2. Retrieved December 6, 2022 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Fund Disclosure Bill Passage Seen". The Atlanta Constitution. Atlanta, Georgia. January 18, 1977. p. 6. Retrieved December 6, 2022 – via Newspapers.com.
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