American politician (1924–2003)
Jack Nelson Dyer (July 29, 1924 – August 10, 2003)[1] was an American politician. He served as a Democratic member of the Louisiana House of Representatives.[2]
Life and career
Dyer was born in East Baton Rouge parish, Louisiana, in 1924.[3] He attended Louisiana State University, where he earned his Bachelor of Science degree and law degree.[4] He served in the United States Army Air Corps.[4]
In 1960, Dyer was elected to the Louisiana House of Representatives.[2] He represented East Baton Rouge, Louisiana.[2] In 1964, he left office[2] and ran as a candidate to serve as a insurance commissioner,[5] but was beaten at the polls by opponent Speedy Long.[6] He resided in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.[4]
Dyer died on August 10, 2003.[7]
References
- ^ "Jack Dyer". The Natchitoches Enterprise. 28 November 1963. Retrieved 15 January 2023.
- ^ a b c d "Membership In The Louisiana House Of Representatives 1812 - 2012" (PDF). David R. Poynter Legislative Research Library. Archived (PDF) from the original on March 31, 2010. Retrieved November 10, 2022 – via Wayback Machine.
- ^ "Dyer Will Run On Dodd Ticket". St. Mary and Franklin Banner-Tribune. 13 August 1959. Retrieved 15 January 2023.
- ^ a b c "(untitled brief)". The Shreveport Journal. Shreveport, Louisiana. January 8, 1964. p. 6. Retrieved November 10, 2022 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Other Races". The Church Point News. Church Point, Louisiana. January 14, 1964. p. 1. Retrieved November 10, 2022 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ The Times, January 12–13, 1964
- ^ "U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007". Ancestry. Retrieved 15 January 2023.
