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Frank Kell Cahoon

Frank Kell Cahoon
Member of the Texas House of Representatives
from the 70th district
In office
January 10, 1967 – January 14, 1969
Preceded byAmando F. Canales
Succeeded byTom Craddick
Member of the Texas House of Representatives
from the 77th district
In office
January 12, 1965 – January 10, 1967
Preceded byWilliam S. Davis
Succeeded byDelwin Jones
Personal details
Born(1934-06-20)June 20, 1934
Austin, Texas, U.S.
DiedJanuary 30, 2013(2013-01-30) (aged 78)
Midland, Texas, U.S.
Political partyRepublican
Alma materColorado School of Mines
University of Texas at Austin
Military service
Branch/service United States Army

Frank Kell Cahoon (June 20, 1934 – January 30, 2013) was an American politician who served in the Texas House of Representatives from 1965 to 1969.[1]

Cahoon was born in Austin, Texas and grew up in Wichita Falls, Texas. Cahoon went to Colorado School of Mines and University of Texas at Austin. Cahoon served in the United States Army. He was involved in the oil business in Midland, Texas. Cahoon served on the Midland City Council. In 1964, he ran for the Texas House of Representatives and was elected. He was the state's only Republican state legislator in 1965.[2]

He was named after his maternal grandfather, Frank Kell.[2]

He died on January 30, 2013, aged 78, at his home in Midland, Texas.[2]

References

  1. ^ "Legislative Reference Library | Legislators and Leaders | Member profile".
  2. ^ a b c "Frank Kell Cahoon Obituary (2013) Midland Reporter-Telegram". Legacy.com.
Texas House of Representatives
Preceded by
William S. Davis
Member of the Texas House of Representatives
from the 77th district

January 12, 1965 – January 10, 1967
Succeeded by
Preceded by
Amando F. Canales
Member of the Texas House of Representatives
from the 70th district

January 10, 1967 – January 14, 1969
Succeeded by


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