John G. Crawford | |
State House: | Georgia |
District: | 5th |
Term Start1: | January 8, 1979 |
Term End1: | April 30, 1990 |
Predecessor1: | Jerry H. Money |
Successor1: | Tim Perry |
Term Start2: | February 12, 1975 |
Term End2: | January 10, 1977 |
Predecessor2: | James H. Floyd |
Successor2: | Jerry H. Money |
Birth Name: | John Gilliland Crawford |
Birth Date: | 5 July 1946 |
Birth Place: | Chattooga County, Georgia, U.S. |
Party: | Democratic |
Spouse: | Carolyn Dooley |
Children: | 2 |
Residence: | Lyerly, Georgia, U.S. |
Education: | University of Georgia (BSA) |
Serviceyears: | 1969–1971 |
John Gilliland Crawford (born July 5, 1946) is an American politician from Georgia.
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. By profession, he is a farmer.
On February 11, 1975—at the age of 28—Crawford won a special election to the Georgia House of Representatives. He was elected to replace James H. Floyd, who had died in office. Crawford served until 1977, then returned to the chamber following a victory in 1978. 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]
Crawford resides in Lyerly, Georgia. He has two children and is a Presbyterian.