Frank Eldridge Jr. | |
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Member of the Georgia State Senate from the 7th district | |
In office 1965–1982 | |
Succeeded by | Ed Perry |
Personal details | |
Born | (1932-07-29)July 29, 1932 Ware County, Georgia, U.S. |
Died | February 4, 2006(2006-02-04) (aged 73) |
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse | Leland Eldridge |
Children | 2 |
Alma mater | Gordon State College |
Frank Eldridge Jr. (July 29, 1932 – February 4, 2006) was an American politician. He served as a Democratic member for the 7th district of the Georgia State Senate.
Life and career
Eldridge was born in Ware County, Georgia. He attended Gordon State College.
In 1965, Eldridge was elected to represent the 7th district of the Georgia State Senate. He served until 1982, when he was succeeded by Ed Perry. In 1993, he was appointed by Pierre Howard to complete Hamilton McWhorter’s unfinished term as the Senate's secretary.
Eldridge died in February 2006 of a heart attack, at the age of 73.
References
- ^ "Frank Eldridge Jr. Obituary (1932-2006)". The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. February 5, 2006. Retrieved December 6, 2022.
- ^ "Georgia Official and Statistical Register: 1981-1982" (PDF). Georgia General Assembly. Retrieved December 6, 2022.
- Hopkins, Sam (October 27, 1972). "Move to Strip Maddox of Power Gains". The Atlanta Constitution. Atlanta, Georgia. p. 2. Retrieved December 6, 2022 – via Newspapers.com.
- "Fund Disclosure Bill Passage Seen". The Atlanta Constitution. Atlanta, Georgia. January 18, 1977. p. 6. Retrieved December 6, 2022 – via Newspapers.com.
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