J. T. Rutherford
J T Rutherford (May 30, 1921 – November 6, 2006), was an American lawyer and World War II veteran who served as a Democratic United States Congressional Representative for 4 terms from 1955 to 1963. He previously served as a state legislator from the state of Texas.
J. T. Rutherford | |
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| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Texas's 16th district | |
| In office January 3, 1955 – January 3, 1963 | |
| Preceded by | Kenneth M. Regan |
| Succeeded by | Ed Foreman |
| Member of the Texas Senate from the 29th district | |
| In office January 13, 1953 – September 27, 1954 | |
| Preceded by | Hill D. Hudson |
| Succeeded by | Frank Owen, III |
| Member of the Texas House of Representatives from the 88th district | |
| In office January 11, 1949 – January 13, 1953 | |
| Preceded by | George W. Elliott |
| Succeeded by | Elbert Reeves |
| Personal details | |
| Born | J T Rutherford May 30, 1921 Hot Springs, Arkansas, U.S. |
| Died | November 6, 2006 (aged 85) Arlington, Virginia, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse |
Sara Jane Armstrong
(m. 1948; died 2004) |
| Children | 3 |
| Alma mater | Angelo State University Sul Ross State University Baylor Law School |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch/service | United States Marine Corps |
| Years of service | 1942-1946 |
| Rank | Major |
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