Frederick F. Houser
Frederick F. Houser | |
|---|---|
 Houser in 1942 | |
| 34th Lieutenant Governor of California | |
| In office January 4, 1943 – January 6, 1947 | |
| Governor | Earl Warren |
| Preceded by | Ellis E. Patterson |
| Succeeded by | Goodwin Knight |
| Member of the California State Assembly from the 53rd district | |
| In office January 2, 1939 – January 4, 1943 | |
| Preceded by | E. Valsaine Latham |
| Succeeded by | Lothrop Smith |
| In office January 5, 1931 – January 2, 1933 | |
| Preceded by | Chris N. Jespersen |
| Succeeded by | E. Valsaine Latham |
| Personal details | |
| Born | November 14, 1904 University of California at Los Angeles Harvard Law School |
| Profession | Attorney, judge |
Frederick Francis Houser (November 14, 1904 – December 25, 1989) was an American politician and judge. A member of the Republican Party, he served as 34th Lieutenant Governor of California under Governor Earl Warren from 1943 to 1947.[1]
Early years
Houser was born in Los Angeles, California on November 14, 1904, the son of California
Career
From 1926 to 1940, Houser was a member of the Los Angeles County Republican Central Committee.[2] From 1930 to 1940, he served on the California Republican State Central Committee.[2] He served in the California State Assembly from 1931 to 1933 and again from 1939 to 1943.[2] Houser was an unsuccessful Republican candidate for the United States House of Representatives in 1932, 1934, and 1936.[2]
In 1942, Houser was elected lieutenant governor.[2] He served until 1947, and was an unsuccessful candidate for the United States Senate in 1944, losing narrowly to incumbent Sheridan Downey.[4]
Judge
After leaving the lieutenant governor's office, Houser was appointed as a judge of the California Superior Court.[2] He served from 1947 until retiring in 1966.[3]
Retirement and death
In retirement, Houser was a resident of Laguna Beach, California.[3] He died in Laguna Beach on December 25, 1989.[3]
Family
In 1925, Houser married Dorothy Eleanor Bodinus, a fellow UCLA student.[5] She died in 1996, and they had no children.[5]
Notes
Sources
Internet
- "Biography, Frederick Francis Houser". Finding Aid for the Frederick Francis Houser Papers. Sacramento, CA: Online Archives of California. 1975. Retrieved June 14, 2018.
- "Electoral History, Frederick F. Houser". JoinCalifornia. Sacramento, CA: Alex Vassar & Shane Meyers. 2005. Retrieved June 14, 2018.
- "California US Senate Race, 1944". ourcampaigns.com. Our Campaigns.com. 2017. Retrieved June 14, 2018.
Newspapers
- "F. F. Houser, 85; Superior Court Judge, Lt. Governor, Legislator". Los Angeles Times. Los Angeles, CA. December 29, 1989.
- "Obituary, Mrs. Frederick F. Houser". Newspapers.com.
External links
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