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(1908-09-16)September 16, 1908
Siloam Springs, Arkansas, U.S.
DiedJuly 6, 2004(2004-07-06) (aged 95)
Alamogordo, New Mexico, U.S.
Political partyDemocratic[1]
Alma materOklahoma Baptist University
George Washington University

Life and career

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Mershon 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

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  1. ^ "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.  
  2. ^ Roster of State of New Mexico: Elective State Legislative, District, and County Officials, Secretary of State, 1981
  3. ^ a b c "John J. Mershon papers". New Mexico Archives Online. Retrieved December 17, 2023.
  4. ^ 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.