James Brain Keysor (December 10, 1927 – February 13, 2014) served, from 1970 to 1974, in the California State Legislature, representing the 41st State Assembly District.
Jim Keysor | |
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Member of the California State Assembly from the 39th district | |
In office December 2, 1974 – November 30, 1978 | |
Preceded by | Bill Bond |
Succeeded by | J. Robert Hayes |
Member of the California State Assembly from the 41st district | |
In office January 4, 1971 – November 30, 1974 | |
Preceded by | Henry Arklin |
Succeeded by | Michael D. Antonovich |
Personal details | |
Born | Salt Lake City, Utah | December 10, 1927
Died | February 13, 2014 Capistrano Beach, California | (aged 86)
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse | Patricia Williams |
Children | 4 |
Military service | |
Branch/service | ![]() |
Battles/wars | World War II |
Career
editDuring World War II, Keysor served in the United States Army.[1] Had earned a degree at the University of California, Los Angeles. He was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and also a leader in the Boy Scouts of America.[2]
When he began campaigning for office in the California State Assembly in 1969, he had been president of the Keysor-Century Corporation — parent of Century Record Manufacturing Company — both of which had been founded by his father, James Bernard ("Bud") Keysor Jr. (1906–2000).[3][4][5]
References
edit- ^ The Legislators of California, compiled by Alexander C. Vassar, published by the California State Senate, March 2011 OCLC 871044423 (retrieved November 23, 2016)
- ^ obituary for Keysor
- ^ "Jim Keysor Dies at 86; California Assemblyman Failed in Other Bids for Elective Office," by David Colker, Los Angeles Times, February 7, 2014
- ^ "The Blog – The Future Governor From Newhall," by Lionel Rolfe, HuffPost, April 3, 2014 (Updated May 1, 2014) (retrieved May 3, 2017)
- ^ Who's Who in American Politics, Jaques Cattell Press, New York: R.R. Bowker
4th ed. 1973–1974 (1973); OCLC 320549465
5th ed. 1975–1976 (1975); OCLC 913294627
6th ed. 1977–1978 (1977); OCLC 615445577, 611324237
7th ed. 1979–1980 (1979); OCLC 21583460, 956675746