Eugene McGehee
Eugene McGehee | |
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| Member of the Louisiana House of Representatives | |
| In office 1960–1972 | |
| District Judge of the Louisiana Judicial District Court | |
| In office 1972–1978 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Eugene Webb McGehee March 19, 1929 Baton Rouge, Louisiana, U.S. |
| Died | April 11, 2014 (aged 85) Baton Rouge, Louisiana, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Merrelle Gri McGehee[1] |
| Children | 4[1] |
| Alma mater | Louisiana State University |
| Occupation | Judge |
Eugene Webb McGehee (March 19, 1929 – April 11, 2014) was an American judge and politician.[2] A member of the Democratic Party, he served in the Louisiana House of Representatives from 1960 to 1972 and as district judge of the Louisiana Judicial District Court from 1972 to 1978.[3]
Life and career
[edit]McGehee was born in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, the son of Edeh and Zola McGehee. He served in the armed forces during World War II, which after his discharge,[4] he attended Louisiana State University.[1]
McGehee served in the Louisiana House of Representatives from 1960 to 1972.[3] After his service in the House, he served as a district judge of the Louisiana Judicial District Court from 1972 to 1978.[5]
Death
[edit]McGehee died on April 11, 2014, at his home in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, at the age of 85.[1][5]
References
[edit]- ^ a b c d "Eugene McGehee Obituary (1928-2014)". The Advocate. April 11, 2014. Retrieved June 19, 2025 – via Legacy.com.
- ^ Associated Press (May 24, 1960). "Fund Dedication Would Be Halted". The Town Talk. Alexandria, Louisiana. p. 15. Retrieved July 28, 2022 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ a b "Membership In The Louisiana House Of Representatives 1812 - 2012" (PDF). David R. Poynter Legislative Research Library. Archived (PDF) from the original on March 31, 2010. Retrieved July 28, 2022 – via Wayback Machine.
- ^ "Eugene Webb McGehee". U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947. Retrieved June 19, 2025 – via Ancestry.com. (subscription required)
- ^ a b Wallace, Ben (April 14, 2014). "Eugene McGehee, former state legislator and judge, dies". The Advocate. Archived from the original on July 14, 2014. Retrieved July 28, 2022 – via Wayback Machine.
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