Edward Francis Gordon
Edward Francis Gordon (November 18, 1928–October 16, 2013) was an American politician who served in the Kansas House of Representatives and Kansas State Senate.
Edward Francis Gordon | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Kansas Senate from the 1st district | |
| In office 1982–1988 | |
| Preceded by | John E. Chandler |
| Succeeded by | Don Sallee |
| Member of the Kansas House of Representatives from the 49th district | |
| In office 1981–1982 | |
| Succeeded by | Don Sallee |
| Member of the Kansas House of Representatives from the 48th district | |
| In office 1975–1980 | |
| Preceded by | George Van Bebber |
| Succeeded by | Richard Cameron |
| Personal details | |
| Born | November 18, 1928 Highland, Kansas |
| Died | October 16, 2013 Kansas City, Kansas |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Virginia Tilton[1] |
| Children | 2 |
| Residence(s) | Highland, Kansas[2] |
Gordon was born in Highland, Kansas, where he married his wife, Virginia, in 1948; they spent most of their lives in the town and were married for 65 years.[1] He was appointed to the Kansas House of Representatives in 1975, to fill out the remainder of the term for a seat left vacant by the resignation of George Van Bebber.[2]
Gordon served in the Kansas House until 1982, when the death of John E. Chandler left the 1st senate district open. Gordon was appointed to that seat and won re-election in his own right in 1984.[2] He was succeeded in the Senate by Don Sallee.
References
- "Edward Gordon Obituary". legacy.com. Topeka Capital-Journal. October 19, 2013. Retrieved November 18, 2022.
- "Kansas Legislators, Past and Present - Gordon, Edward Francis". kslib.info. State Library of Kansas. Retrieved November 18, 2022.
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