John William Beard
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Preceded byBen Hulse
Succeeded byAaron W. Quick
BornMarch 15, 1920
Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
DiedFebruary 7, 2006 (aged 85)
San Diego, California, U.S.
San Diego, California, U.S.
John William Beard | |
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| Member of the California Senate from the 39th district | |
| In office January 7, 1957 – January 2, 1961 | |
| Preceded by | Ben Hulse |
| Succeeded by | Aaron W. Quick |
| Personal details | |
| Born | March 15, 1920 Chicago, Illinois, U.S. |
| Died | February 7, 2006 (aged 85) San Diego, California, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse |
Ann Dodgen
(m. 1945; died 2003) |
| Children | 4 |
| Education | University of Redlands Southwestern University School of Law |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance |  United States |
| Branch/service |  United States Army |
| Rank | Lieutenant |
| Battles/wars | World War II |
John William Beard (March 15, 1920 – February 7, 2006)[1] was a judge and served in the California legislature.[2]
Beard was born in Chicago, Illinois on March 15, 1920. His family moved to California about 1922. He attended University of Redlands before enlisting in the army and went to law school at Southwestern University School of Law upon completion of his military service. He married Ann Dodgen in October 1945. He died February 7, 2006, in La Vida Real, a retirement community in Rancho San Diego, California.[3]