John D. Works
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"Senator Works" redirects here. For the New York State Senate member, see Samuel Works.
John Downey Works (March 29, 1847 – June 6, 1928) was an American politician and lawyer. He was a U.S. Senator representing California from 1911 to 1917, and an associate justice of the California Supreme Court from October 2, 1888, to January 5, 1891.
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John D. Works | |
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United States Senator from California | |
In office March 4, 1911 – March 3, 1917 | |
Preceded by | Frank P. Flint |
Succeeded by | Hiram Johnson |
Member of the Los Angeles City Council for the at-large district | |
In office December 10, 1909 – March 22, 1910 | |
Preceded by | Office established |
Succeeded by | Frederick J. Whiffen |
Associate Justice of the California Supreme Court | |
In office October 2, 1888 – January 5, 1891 | |
Appointed by | Robert Waterman |
Preceded by | Elisha W. McKinstry |
Succeeded by | Ralph C. Harrison |
Judge of the San Diego County Superior Court | |
In office 1886–1887 | |
Appointed by | George Stoneman |
Member of the Indiana House of Representatives from Ohio County and Switzerland County | |
In office January 9, 1879 – January 6, 1881 | |
Preceded by | William Freeman |
Succeeded by | Stephen H. Stewart |
Personal details | |
Born | John Downey Works (1847-03-29)March 29, 1847 Rising Sun, Indiana, U.S. |
Died | June 6, 1928(1928-06-06) (aged 81) Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
Political party | Republican |
Spouse |
Alice Banta (m. 1868) |
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Military service | |
Branch/service | Union Army |
Unit | 10th Indiana Cavalry Regiment |
Battles/wars | American Civil War |
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