John B. Pelletier
John B. Pelletier (born September 22, 1884 - November 29, 1946) served in the California State Assembly for the 44th district from 1935 to 1946 and was born in Canada. He immigrated to the United States in 1895.
John B. Pelletier | |
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| Member of the California State Assembly from the 44th district | |
| In office January 7, 1935 - November 29, 1946 | |
| Preceded by | Clare Woolwine |
| Succeeded by | Edward E. Elliott |
| Personal details | |
| Born | September 22, 1884 Quebec, Canada |
| Died | November 29, 1946 (aged 62) Los Angeles, California |
| Political party | Democratic |
Pelletier is famous for the fact that, in 1934, he was a "bum" on Skid Row in Los Angeles when master lobbyist Arthur Samish cleaned him up and successfully ran Pelletier for the California Assembly.
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