John J. Mershon (September 16, 1908 – July 6, 2004) was an American politician. He served as a Democratic member of the New Mexico House of Representatives.[2]
John J. Mershon | |
|---|---|
 Mershon in 1976 | |
| Member of the New Mexico House of Representatives | |
| In office 1958–1982 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | September 16, 1908 Siloam Springs, Arkansas, U.S. |
| Died | July 6, 2004 (aged 95) Alamogordo, New Mexico, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic[1] |
| Alma mater | Oklahoma Baptist University George Washington University |
Life and career
editMershon was born in Siloam Springs, Arkansas.[3] He attended Oklahoma Baptist University and George Washington University.[4]
In 1958, Mershon was elected to the New Mexico House of Representatives,[3] serving until 1982.
Mershon died on July 6, 2004 in Alamogordo, New Mexico,[3] at the age of 95.[4]
References
edit- ^ "Center Not Funded -- Getting Census Data To Be Tough". Albuquerque Journal. Albuquerque, New Mexico. February 24, 1980. p. 70. Retrieved December 17, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ Roster of State of New Mexico: Elective State Legislative, District, and County Officials, Secretary of State, 1981
- ^ a b c "John J. Mershon papers". New Mexico Archives Online. Retrieved December 17, 2023.
- ^ a b "Former New Mexico lawmaker dies at 95". El Paso Times. El Paso, Texas. July 9, 2004. p. 12. Retrieved December 17, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
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