John T. David

Politician

1897 – 1974

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Who was John T. David?

John Thomas David, Sr., was from 1946 to 1955 the Democratic mayor of the small city of Minden, the seat of Webster Parish in northwestern Louisiana. After scandal forced him from the mayor's office, he remained the chief of the Minden Volunteer Fire Department and served three terms from 1956 to 1968 on the Webster Parish Police Jury. As mayor, David sought to increase available housing in the post-World War II era when military personnel returned home, married, and started families.

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Born
Aug 30, 1897
United States of America
Also known as
  • John David
  • Mayor John T. David
Religion
  • Baptists
Nationality
  • United States of America
Profession
Died
Apr 5, 1974

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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