John McCandish King

John McCandish King (February 15, 1927 – January 13, 2016) was an American petroleum entrepreneur and Republican politician. He is notable for being one of the youngest members elected to the Illinois House of Representatives in its history and for his role in a fraudulent scam involving Investors Overseas Service.

John McCandish King
Member of the Illinois House of Representatives
from the 41st district
In office
January 1951  January 1957
Preceded byLottie Holman O’Neill
Succeeded byDistrict reapportioned
Personal details
Born(1927-11-07)November 7, 1927
Chicago, Illinois
DiedJanuary 13, 2016(2016-01-13) (aged 88)
Denver, Colorado
Political partyRepublican
ChildrenFour
ProfessionOil company executive
Politician
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