George W. Rochester
George William Rochester (August 28, 1899 – September 17, 1984) was an American politician who was a member of the California State Assembly for the 75th district from 1927 to 1929 and served in the California State Senate for the 37th district from 1929 to 1933.[1] During World War I he served in the United States Navy Reserve.[2]
George W. Rochester | |
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 Rochester in 1931 | |
| Member of the California Senate from the 37th district | |
| In office January 7, 1929 – January 2, 1933 | |
| Preceded by | Newton M. Allen |
| Succeeded by | Leonard Joseph Difani |
| Member of the California State Assembly from the 75th district | |
| In office January 3, 1927 – January 7, 1929 | |
| Preceded by | Mark A. Pierce |
| Succeeded by | Emory J. Arnold |
| Personal details | |
| Born | August 28, 1899 Illinois, US |
| Died | September 17, 1984 (aged 85) |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Loie H. |
| Military service | |
| Branch/service | United States Navy Reserve |
| Battles/wars | World War I |
He sponsored California's gin marriage law, which passed in 1928.[3]
References
- "Join California – George W. Rochester". joincalifornia.com.
- Vassar, Alexander C. (2011). Legislators of California (PDF). Retrieved 23 November 2016.
- "'Gin Marriage' law repeal move seen", Berkeley Daily Gazette, 23 December 1932.
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