John C. Devine
John Centennial Devine (1876-1940) was an Arizona politician who served two consecutive terms in the Arizona State Senate from 1917 through 1920. An Arizona pioneer, with an mining engineer background, he worked at several mines in Pinal County as either the supervisor or general manager. He worked as an undersheriff both early and late in his career, once killing a man who resisted arrest.
John C. Devine | |
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| Member of the Arizona Senate from the Pinal County district | |
| In office January 1917 – December 1920 | |
| Preceded by | Charles E. MacMillin |
| Succeeded by | Charles E. MacMillin |
| Personal details | |
| Born | February 29, 1876 Florence, Arizona |
| Died | March 21, 1940 (aged 64) Tucson, Arizona |
| Nationality | American |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Grace E. Adcock (1905-1940, his death) |
| Children | Milford, John, Eugene, Charles, and Virginia |
| Alma mater | St. Mary's College |
| Profession | Politician |
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