David Craighead (politician)
David Craighead | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Oklahoma House of Representatives from the 95th district | |
| In office 1973–1989 | |
| Preceded by | A. J. Clemons |
| Succeeded by | Jim Isaac |
| Personal details | |
| Born | March 8, 1931 Galați, Romania |
| Died | January 19, 2016 (aged 84) |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Betty Craighead[1] |
| Children | 2[1] |
| Alma mater | Baylor University |
David Craighead (March 8, 1931 – January 19, 2016) was a Romanian-American politician.[2] He served as a Democratic member for the 95th district of the Oklahoma House of Representatives.[3]
Life and career
[edit]Craighead was born in Galați in Romania. He attended Baylor University.[1]
Craighead served in the army during the Korean conflict.[1] He was a columnist and newspaper reporter[4] for newspapers in Oklahoma and Texas.[1]
In 1973, Craighead was elected to represent the 95th district of the Oklahoma House of Representatives,[1] succeeding A. J. Clemons. He served until 1989, when he was succeeded by Jim Isaac.[5]
Craighead died in January 2016, at the age of 84.[1]
References
[edit]- ^ a b c d e f g "David Craighead Obituary (1931–2016)". The Oklahoman. January 22, 2016. Retrieved December 1, 2022.
- ^ Denton, Jon (March 6, 1985). "House Floor Is King's X". The Oklahoman. Retrieved December 1, 2022.
- ^ "Historic Members". Oklahoma Legislature. Archived from the original on November 30, 2022. Retrieved December 1, 2022.
- ^ "Craighead Makes Bid For 6th Term". The Oklahoman. June 29, 1982. Retrieved December 1, 2022.
- ^ "[1997–1998] Oklahoma Almanac Part 4 (Pages 529–764)". Oklahoma Legislature. Retrieved December 1, 2022.
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