George Juan Hatfield (October 29, 1887 – November 15, 1953) served as

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for the

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from 1925–33 and was the 32nd

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from 1935 to 1939 serving under Governor Frank Merriam. In 1953 there was a state park area created located near Turlock named after him. There was also a bridge named the "George J. Hatfield Bridge" which was located along Route 165 at the San Joaquin River in Merced County.

Family

In 1917, Hatfield married Judith Barlow Hogan. Together they had three children: Janine Snyder, Mary Elizabeth Gracier, and Georgette Judith Kelley.

Education

Hatfield graduated from

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and received his doctor degree of jurisprudence.

Military

Hatfield served in the

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and also in

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Career

1922-1950

From 1922 to around 1950, Hatfield was a member of the Republican State Central Committee.

1923-1927

From 1923-1927 he was an active member of the California Veterans Welfare Board.

1925-1933

From 1925-1933 Hatfield was the

for Northern California.

1943-1953

Hatfield Served in the

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from 1943 until his death in 1953.

Death

Hatfield died on November 15, 1953.

External links

State parkGeorge J. Hatfield
at JoinCalifornia.com

References

Lieutenant Governors of California United States Attorneys for the Northern District of California 1887 births 1953 deaths 20th-century American politicians Republican Party California state senators Stanford University alumni United States Army personnel of World War I {{US-law-bio-stub