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George A. Lovejoy (New Hampshire politician)

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George Lovejoy
Member of the New Hampshire Senate
In office
1992–1996
Personal details
BornMay 24, 1931
Portland, Oregon, U.S.
DiedFebruary 5, 2015 (aged 83)
Barrington, New Hampshire, U.S.
Political partyRepublican
Military service
Branch/service United States Navy
UnitUnited States Navy Reserve
Battles/warsKorean War

George A. Lovejoy (May 24, 1931 – February 5, 2015) was an American politician and businessman.

Early life

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Born in Portland, Oregon, Lovejoy graduated from Spaulding High School in Rochester, New Hampshire.[1]

Career

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Lovejoy served as a cook in the United States Navy during the Korean War and remained in the United States Navy Reserve for six years. Outside of politics, Lovejoy worked in real estate business in Rochester. During the 1970s, Lovejoy served as director of the New Hampshire Office of Comprehensive Planning under Governor Meldrim Thomson Jr. From 1992 to 1996, he served as a member of the New Hampshire Senate as a Republican.[2][3]

References

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  1. ^ "Obituary for George Lovejoy at R.M. Edgerly and Son, Inc". www.edgerlyfh.com. Retrieved 2022-09-23.
  2. ^ "Conservative icon George Lovejoy has died". Foster's Daily Democrat. Retrieved 2022-09-23.
  3. ^ 'Manual of the 1995-1995 General Court of New Hampshire,' Membership of the Senate pg. 10