George J. Hatfield | |
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Member of theCalifornia Senate from the24th district | |
In office January 4, 1943 – November 15, 1953 | |
Preceded by | Peter P. Myhand |
Succeeded by | James A. Cobey |
32ndLieutenant Governor of California | |
In office January 8, 1935 – January 2, 1939 | |
Governor | Frank Merriam |
Preceded by | Frank Merriam |
Succeeded by | Ellis E. Patterson |
Personal details | |
Born | (1887-10-29)October 29, 1887 Waterloo, Ontario, Canada |
Died | November 15, 1953(1953-11-15) (aged 66) Palo Alto, California, U.S. |
Political party | Republican |
Spouse | Judith Barlow Hogan (m. 1917) |
Children | 3 |
Education | Stanford University |
Military service | |
Branch/service | United States Army United States Navy |
Battles/wars | World War I |
George Juan Hatfield (October 29, 1887 – November 15, 1953) served asU.S. Attorney for theNorthern District of California from 1925–33 and was the 32ndlieutenant governor of California from 1935 to 1939 serving under GovernorFrank Merriam. In 1953 there was a state park area created located near Turlock named after him. There was also a bridge named the "George J. Hatfield Bridge" which was located along Route 165 at theSan Joaquin River inMerced County.[1]
In 1917, Hatfield married Judith Barlow Hogan. Together they had three children: Janine Snyder, Mary Elizabeth Gracier, and Georgette Judith Kelley.[1] Hatfield graduated fromStanford University and received his doctor degree of jurisprudence.[2]
Hatfield served in theUnited States Army inWorld War I and also inUnited States Navy. From 1922 to around 1950, Hatfield was a member of the Republican State Central Committee. From 1923 to 1927, he was an active member of the California Veterans Welfare Board. From 1925 to 1933, Hatfield was theU.S. Attorney for Northern California. Hatfield Served in theCalifornia State Senate from 1943 until his death in 1953.[1]
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Preceded by | Lieutenant Governor of California 1935–1939 | Succeeded by |
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