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John G. Crawford

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John G. Crawford
Member of the Georgia House of Representatives
from the 5th district
In office
January 8, 1979 – April 30, 1990
Preceded byJerry H. Money
Succeeded byTim Perry
In office
February 12, 1975 – January 10, 1977
Preceded byJames H. Floyd
Succeeded byJerry H. Money
Personal details
Born
John Gilliland Crawford

(1946-07-05) July 5, 1946 (age 78)
Chattooga County, Georgia, U.S.
Political partyDemocratic
SpouseCarolyn Dooley
Children2
Residence(s)Lyerly, Georgia, U.S.
EducationUniversity of Georgia (BSA)
Military service
Allegiance United States
Branch/service United States Marine Corps
Years of service1969–1971

John Gilliland Crawford (born July 5, 1946) is an American politician from Georgia.

Early life and education

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Crawford was born in Chattooga County, Georgia.[1] After graduating from the University of Georgia in 1968, he spent two years in the United States Marine Corps.[1] By profession, he is a farmer.[1]

Political career

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On February 11, 1975—at the age of 28—Crawford won a special election to the Georgia House of Representatives.[1] He was elected to replace James H. Floyd, who had died in office.[1] Crawford served until 1977, then returned to the chamber following a victory in 1978.[1] He remained a member of the House until his resignation in 1990.[2] During his final term, Crawford served as vice-chairman of the Natural Resources & Environment Committee.[3]

Personal life

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Crawford resides in Lyerly, Georgia. He has two children and is a Presbyterian.[1]

References

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  1. ^ a b c d e f g "Georgia Official and Statistical Register, 1979–1980" (PDF). Georgia Department of Archives and History.
  2. ^ "Georgia Official and Statistical Register, 1989–1990" (PDF). Georgia Department of Archives and History. Retrieved February 22, 2022.
  3. ^ "Members of the General Assembly of Georgia, Second Session of 1989-1990 Term" (PDF). State of Georgia. Retrieved February 22, 2022.