Frank Eldridge Jr. Explained

Frank Eldridge Jr.
Birth Date:29 July 1932
Birth Place:Ware County, Georgia, U.S.
Office1:Member of the Georgia State Senate from the 7th district
Term Start1:1965
Term End1:1982
Succeeded1:Ed Perry
Party:Democratic
Children:2[1]
Alma Mater:Gordon State College
Spouse:Leland Eldridge[2]

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.

Life and career

Eldridge was born in Ware County, Georgia. He attended Gordon State College.

In 1965, Eldridge was elected to represent the 7th district of the Georgia State Senate. He served until 1982, 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.

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

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Georgia Official and Statistical Register: 1981-1982. Georgia General Assembly. December 6, 2022.
  2. Web site: Frank Eldridge Jr. Obituary (1932-2006). The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. February 5, 2006. December 6, 2022.
  3. News: Move to Strip Maddox of Power Gains. Sam. Hopkins. The Atlanta Constitution. Atlanta, Georgia. October 27, 1972. December 6, 2022. 2. Newspapers.com.
  4. News: Fund Disclosure Bill Passage Seen. The Atlanta Constitution. Atlanta, Georgia. January 18, 1977. December 6, 2022. 6. Newspapers.com.