Christine Donisthorpe Explained

Christine Donisthorpe
Office:Member of the New Mexico Senate for the 2nd district
Term:1979–1996
Party:Democratic
Birth Date:31 May 1932
Birth Place:Christina, Montana, United States
Death Date:[1]
Death Place:Bloomfield, New Mexico
Profession:farmer, real estate
Residence:Bloomfield, New Mexico
Spouse:Oscar Lloyd Donisthorpe (m. circa 1951, w. 2010)

Christine Ann Donisthorpe (née Benes; May 31, 1932 - July 23, 2017) was an American politician who was a Democratic member of the New Mexico State Senate from 1979 to 1996.[2] She attended the University of Montana and San Juan College and worked in real estate. She was also the chairwoman of the Bloomfield School Board from 1975 to 1981. Along with her husband, Oscar, she was also an alfalfa hay farmer near Bloomfield, New Mexico.[3] [4]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Christine A. Donisthorpe 1932 - 2017 . Farmington Daily Times . 13 August 2021.
  2. Web site: Error - New Mexico Legislature. www.nmlegis.gov. 2019-12-24.
  3. Web site: Oscar Donisthorpe Obituary (2010) Farmington Daily Times.
  4. Book: Who, Inc Marquis Who's. Who's Who of American Women, 1991-1992. 1991. Marquis Who's Who. 978-0-8379-0417-7. en.