Frank Eldridge Jr.

Frank Eldridge Jr.
Member of the Georgia State Senate from the 7th district
In office
1965–1982
Succeeded byEd Perry
Personal details
Born(1932-07-29)July 29, 1932
Ware County, Georgia, U.S.
DiedFebruary 4, 2006(2006-02-04) (aged 73)
Political partyDemocratic
SpouseLeland Eldridge[1]
Children2[2]
Alma materGordon State College

Frank Eldridge Jr. (July 29, 1932 – February 4, 2006) was an American politician.[3][4] He served as a Democratic member for the 7th district of the Georgia State Senate.[2]

Life and career

Eldridge was born in Ware County, Georgia. He attended Gordon State College.[1][2]

In 1965, Eldridge was elected to represent the 7th district of the Georgia State Senate. He served until 1982,[1] when he was succeeded by Ed Perry. In 1993, he was appointed by Pierre Howard to complete Hamilton McWhorter’s unfinished term as the Senate's secretary.[2]

Eldridge died in February 2006 of a heart attack, at the age of 73.[2]

References

  1. ^ a b c "Frank Eldridge Jr. Obituary (1932-2006)". The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. February 5, 2006. Retrieved December 6, 2022.
  2. ^ a b c d e "Georgia Official and Statistical Register: 1981-1982" (PDF). Georgia General Assembly. Retrieved December 6, 2022.
  3. ^ Hopkins, Sam (October 27, 1972). "Move to Strip Maddox of Power Gains". The Atlanta Constitution. Atlanta, Georgia. p. 2. Retrieved December 6, 2022 – via Newspapers.com. Closed access icon
  4. ^ "Fund Disclosure Bill Passage Seen". The Atlanta Constitution. Atlanta, Georgia. January 18, 1977. p. 6. Retrieved December 6, 2022 – via Newspapers.com. Closed access icon


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