Jacob Albert "Doc" Hines (May 1, 1927 – March 3, 2020) was an American politician, veterinarian, and beef farmer.
Jacob Albert "Doc" Hines | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Wisconsin State Assembly from the 42nd district | |
| In office 2001–2009 | |
| Succeeded by | Fred Clark |
| Personal details | |
| Born | May 1, 1927 West Salem, Ohio |
| Died | March 3, 2020 (aged 92) Texas |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse(s) | Genevieve Mantz Pamela Ravines |
| Children | 5 |
| Alma mater | Ohio State University |
| Profession | Politician, veterinarian, beef farmer |
Hines was born in West Salem, Ohio on May 1, 1927, and graduated from Homer High School in Homerville, Ohio. Hines served in the U.S. Army from 1945 to 1947 before returning to attended college. He received a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine from Ohio State University in 1953.[1][2]
Hines moved to Oxford, Wisconsin, where he worked as a veterinarian and beef farmer. He served on the school board for the Westfield School District from 1969 to 1981. He was elected to the Wisconsin State Assembly in 2001 special election. He won re-election in 2002, 2004, and 2006. He was defeated in the 2008 election by Democrat Fred Clark.[1]
Hines retired from his veterinary practice in 2004.[3] In 2012, Hines moved to Texas and died there at the age of 92 on March 3, 2020.[4]
References
edit- ^ a b "2007-2008 Wisconsin Blue Book Chapter 1" (PDF). Wisconsin State Legislature. Archived from the original (PDF) on May 27, 2012.
- ^ "Wisconsin Blue Book 2007-2008,' Biographical Sketch of J. A. Hines, pg.47
- ^ De Laruelle, Scott (May 17, 2004). "Doc hangs up his stethoscope". Capital Times. Retrieved April 25, 2020.
- ^ "Dr. Jacob Albert Hines D.V.M." Steinhaus–Holly Funeral Home. Retrieved April 25, 2020.