J. Frank Colbert
American politician (1882–1949)
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Jefferson Franklin Colbert, known as J. Frank Colbert (May 28, 1882 – May 20, 1949), was a Democratic politician and Georgist based in Webster Parish, Louisiana. He served in the Louisiana House of Representatives from 1920 to 1925.[1] he had previously and later again served on the Webster Parish Police Jury. During the Great Depression, he became involved in the Georgist movement and published an article about its single tax proposal.
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J. Frank Colbert | |
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| Mayor of Minden, Louisiana | |
| In office July 3, 1944 – July 1, 1946 | |
| Preceded by | John Calhoun Brown, mayor pro-tem |
| Succeeded by | John T. David |
| Member of Webster Parish Police Jury | |
| In office 1912–1920 | |
| Preceded by | J. D. Taylor |
| Succeeded by | At large: J. H. Nelson |
| In office 1936–1940 | |
| Preceded by | Walton Fort |
| Succeeded by | W. Matt Lowe |
| Louisiana State Representative from Webster Parish | |
| In office 1920–1925 | |
| Preceded by | James Peter Kent |
| Succeeded by | J. S. Bacon |
| Personal details | |
| Born | May 28, 1882 Webster Parish, Louisiana |
| Died | May 20, 1949 (aged 66) Minden, Louisiana |
| Party | Democratic Party |
| Spouse | Never married |
| Occupation | Politician; newspaperman; businessman |
Colbert also served from 1944 to 1946 as the mayor of the small city of Minden, the seat of government of Webster Parish in northwestern Louisiana. He later worked in real estate.
Background
Colbert was born in Webster Parish in 1882 to John A. Colbert and his third wife, the former Sarah Eliza Taylor.[2]
Political career
Henry Georg movement
Mayoral service
Colbert won the primary for the mayor's office by 26 votes, 731 votes (50.9 percent) to 705 (49.1 percent).[8] Given Democratic dominance of the state, and disenfranchisement of most African Americans, who had supported Republicans, Colbert won the general election and served for two years. He did not seek a second two-year term as mayor in 1946.[9]
