John J. Mershon Explained

John J. Mershon
Birth Date:16 September 1908
Birth Place:Siloam Springs, Arkansas, U.S.
Death Place:Alamogordo, New Mexico, U.S.
Office:Member of the New Mexico House of Representatives
Term Start:1958
Term End:1982
Party:Democratic[1]
Alma Mater:Oklahoma Baptist University
George Washington University

John J. Mershon (September 16, 1908 – July 6, 2004) was an American politician. He served as a Democratic member of the New Mexico House of Representatives.

Life and career

Mershon was born in Siloam Springs, Arkansas.[2] He attended Oklahoma Baptist University and George Washington University.[3]

In 1958, Mershon was elected to the New Mexico House of Representatives, serving until 1982.

Mershon died on July 6, 2004 in Alamogordo, New Mexico, at the age of 95.

Notes and References

  1. News: Center Not Funded -- Getting Census Data To Be Tough. Albuquerque Journal. Albuquerque, New Mexico. February 24, 1980. December 17, 2023. 70. Newspapers.com.
  2. Web site: John J. Mershon papers. New Mexico Archives Online. December 17, 2023.
  3. News: Former New Mexico lawmaker dies at 95. El Paso Times. El Paso, Texas. July 9, 2004. December 17, 2023. 12. Newspapers.com.