Jim Keysor | |
|---|---|
| Member of the California State Assembly from the 39th district | |
| In office December 2, 1974 – November 30, 1978 | |
| Preceded by | Bill Bond |
| Succeeded by | J. Robert Hayes |
| Member of the California State Assembly from the 41st district | |
| In office January 4, 1971 – November 30, 1974 | |
| Preceded by | Henry Arklin |
| Succeeded by | Michael D. Antonovich |
| Personal details | |
| Born | December 10, 1927 Salt Lake City, Utah |
| Died | February 13, 2014 (aged 86) Capistrano Beach, California |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Patricia Williams |
| Children | 4 |
| Military service | |
| Branch/service |  United States Army |
| Battles/wars | World War II |
James Brain Keysor (December 10, 1927 – February 13, 2014) served, from 1970 to 1974, in the California State Legislature, representing the 41st State Assembly District.
Career
During World War II, Keysor served in the United States Army.[1] Had earned a degree at the University of California, Los Angeles. He was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and also a leader in the Boy Scouts of America.[2]
When he began campaigning for office in the California State Assembly in 1969, he had been president of the Keysor-Century Corporation — parent of Century Record Manufacturing Company — both of which had been founded by his father, James Bernard ("Bud") Keysor Jr. (1906–2000).[3][4][5]
References
- ↑ The Legislators of California, compiled by Alexander C. Vassar, published by the California State Senate, March 2011 OCLC 871044423 (retrieved November 23, 2016)
- ↑ obituary for Keysor
- ↑ "Jim Keysor Dies at 86; California Assemblyman Failed in Other Bids for Elective Office," by David Colker, Los Angeles Times, February 7, 2014
- ↑ "The Blog – The Future Governor From Newhall," by Lionel Rolfe, HuffPost, April 3, 2014 (Updated May 1, 2014) (retrieved May 3, 2017)
- ↑ Who's Who in American Politics, Jaques Cattell Press, New York: R.R. Bowker
4th ed. 1973–1974 (1973); OCLC 320549465
5th ed. 1975–1976 (1975); OCLC 913294627
6th ed. 1977–1978 (1977); OCLC 615445577, 611324237
7th ed. 1979–1980 (1979); OCLC 21583460, 956675746
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