John H. Stennis

John Hampton Stennis (March 2, 1935 – September 5, 2013) was an American lawyer and Democratic politician who served as a member of the Mississippi House of Representatives. The son of U.S. Senator John C. Stennis, he was first elected in 1969 to succeed Russell C. Davis, who was elected mayor of Jackson. In 1978, he ran for Congress in Mississippi's 4th congressional district but lost to Jon Hinson.[1]

John H. Stennis
Official portrait, 1980
Member of the Mississippi House of Representatives
from the 66th district
In office
July 22, 1969  January 3, 1984
Preceded byRussell C. Davis
Succeeded byRon Aldridge
Personal details
Born
John Hampton Stennis

(1935-03-02)March 2, 1935
De Kalb, Mississippi, U.S.
DiedSeptember 5, 2013(2013-09-05) (aged 78)
Jackson, Mississippi, U.S.
Political partyDemocratic
Spouse
Martha Rozelle Allred
(m. 1966; died 1997)
Children2
Parent
EducationPrinceton University (AB)
University of Virginia (JD)
Signature
Military service
Allegiance United States
Branch/serviceUnited States Air Force
Years of service1960–1990
RankBrigadier general
UnitMS Air National Guard

On September 17, 1966, he was married to the former Martha Rozelle Allred at the Presbyterian church in Collins, Mississippi.[2]

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