Riemer Calhoun
American politician
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Maurice Riemer Calhoun Sr. (April 5, 1909 – August 4, 1994),[1] was Louisiana politician who served in the Louisiana State Senate as a Democrat from 1944 to 1952, representing parts of DeSoto and Caddo parish.[2]
Preceded byLloyd Hendrick
Joe T. Cawthorn
Joe T. Cawthorn
Succeeded byB. H. "Johnny" Rogers
Charles Emery Tooke, Jr.
Charles Emery Tooke, Jr.
BornApril 5, 1909
Place of birth missing
DiedAugust 4, 1994 (aged 85)
Mansfield, Louisiana, U.S.
Maurice Riemer Calhoun, Sr. | |
|---|---|
| Louisiana State Senator for DeSoto and Caddo parishes (now District 38) | |
| In office 1944–1952 | |
| Preceded by | Lloyd Hendrick Joe T. Cawthorn |
| Succeeded by | B. H. "Johnny" Rogers Charles Emery Tooke, Jr. |
| Personal details | |
| Born | April 5, 1909 Place of birth missing |
| Died | August 4, 1994 (aged 85) Mansfield, Louisiana, U.S. |
| Party | Democratic Party |
| Spouse(s) | (1) Clista Andrews Calhoun (married 1933–1952, her death) (2) Evelyn Hope Ryder Calhoun (married c. 1955-1994, his death) |
| Children | From first marriage: Riemer Calhoun, Jr. |
| Parent(s) | Murry A. and Ruby Calhoun |
| Alma mater | Centenary College of Louisiana |
| Occupation | Businessman; farmer |
Calhoun later managed the 1952 presidential campaign in DeSoto Parish for Republican presidential nominee Dwight D. Eisenhower, who won the parish,[3] but lost the electoral vote of Louisiana.
