Frank Kell Cahoon | |
|---|---|
| Member of theTexas House of Representatives from the70th district | |
| In office January 10, 1967 – January 14, 1969 | |
| Preceded by | Amando F. Canales |
| Succeeded by | Tom Craddick |
| Member of theTexas House of Representatives from the77th district | |
| In office January 12, 1965 – January 10, 1967 | |
| Preceded by | William S. Davis |
| Succeeded by | Delwin Jones |
| Personal details | |
| Born | (1934-06-20)June 20, 1934 Austin, Texas, U.S. |
| Died | January 30, 2013(2013-01-30) (aged 78) Midland, Texas, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Alma mater | Colorado School of Mines University of Texas at Austin |
| Military service | |
| Branch/service |  United States Army |
Frank Kell Cahoon (June 20, 1934 – January 30, 2013) was an American politician who served in theTexas House of Representatives from 1965 to 1969.[1]
Cahoon was born inAustin, Texas, and grew up inWichita Falls, Texas. He attended theColorado School of Mines andUniversity of Texas at Austin. Cahoon served in theUnited States Army and was involved in the oil business inMidland, Texas. He served on the Midland City Council. In 1964, he ran for the Texas House of Representatives and was elected, becoming the state's only Republican state legislator in 1965.[2]
He was named after his maternal grandfather,Frank Kell.[2]
Cahoon died on January 30, 2013, at the age of 78, at his home in Midland, Texas.[2]
| Texas House of Representatives | ||
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| Preceded by William S. Davis | Member of theTexas House of Representatives from the 77th district January 12, 1965 – January 10, 1967 | Succeeded by |
| Preceded by Amando F. Canales | Member of theTexas House of Representatives from the 70th district January 10, 1967 – January 14, 1969 | Succeeded by |
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