John Hines (Wyoming politician) explained

John Hines
Office:Member of the Wyoming Senate from the 23rd district
Term Start:2003
Term End:2015
Preceded:Steven Youngbauer
Succeeded:Jeff Wasserburger
Office2:Member of the Wyoming House of Representatives (31st district 2001–2002)
Term Start2:1985
Term End2:2002
Successor2:Jene Jansen
Party:Republican
Birth Date:3 March 1936
Birth Place:Gillette, Wyoming, U.S.
Residence:Gillette, Wyoming, U.S.
Occupation:Rancher

John J. Hines (March 3, 1936 – January 26, 2024) was an American rancher and politician. He served in the Wyoming Senate from 2003 to 2015, representing the 23rd district. Hines previously served in the Wyoming House of Representatives from 1985 to 2002.[1] [2]

Personal life

John J. Hines was of Irish descent. His grandfather, also John Hines, was born in Louisville, Kentucky, and raised in a Pennsylvania orphanage. John Hines settled in Wyoming in 1900, and died in 1930. Hines's only son, John Dwight Hines, operated the family ranch and married Annie McKenzie two years after his father's death. The couple raised four children, including John J. John Dwight died in 1952, and his wife ran the ranch until 1960, when John J. acquired it.[3] [4] John J. Hines raised sheep, and since 2009, cattle, on his ranch.[5]

Hines died on January 26, 2024, at the age of 87.[6]

Notes and References

  1. News: State Sen. John Hines, R-Gillette, won't seek re-election after 30 years in Legislature . April 30, 2020 . Caspar Star Tribune . Associated Press . March 25, 2014.
  2. News: 3 incumbent GOP legislators lose . April 30, 2020 . Billings Gazette . Associated Press . August 20, 2002.
  3. News: Gillette ranch has survived changes over three generations . April 30, 2020 . Billings Gazette . Associated Press . April 21, 2011.
  4. News: Brown . Kathy . Campbell County's historic ranches: the Hines Ranch . April 30, 2020 . Gilette News Record . April 18, 2011.
  5. News: Brown . Kathy . Rancher, former legislator to receive UW Legacy Award . April 30, 2020 . Gilette News Record . September 18, 2016.
  6. News: John Hines, 29-Year Lawmaker And Former Senate President, Dies At 87 . 30 January 2024 . Cowboy State Daily . 30 January 2024.