Ford E. Stinson

Ford Edwards Stinson, Sr.
Louisiana State Representative for Bossier Parish (later District 9)
In office 1940–1944
Preceded by	G. E. Beckom
Succeeded by	Jimmy Boyd
In office 1948–1972
Preceded by	Jimmy Boyd
Succeeded by	Jesse C. Deen
Personal details
Born	(1914-08-24)August 24, 1914 Benton, Bossier Parish Louisiana, USA
Died	September 22, 1989(1989-09-22) (aged 75)
Political party	Democratic
Spouse	Edna Earle Richardson Stinson
Children	Mary Carol Stinson, Ford E. Stinson, Jr.
Residence(s)	Benton, Louisiana
Alma mater	Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge (BA, LLB)
Occupation	Attorney

Ford Edwards Stinson, Sr. (August 24, 1914 – September 22, 1989)[1] was a member of the Louisiana House of Representatives from 1940–1944 and again from 1952-1972.[2]

Background

He attained the rank of lieutenant colonel and was awarded the Bronze Star. He was also awarded the European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal with five bronze battle stars for the Tunisia, Sicily, Naples-Foggia, Rome-Arno, and Northern Apennines campaigns. He was active in the American Legion, the Veterans of Foreign Wars, the Community Chest, and the United Methodist Church.[3] In November 2013, he was posthumously inducted into the Louisiana State University Military Hall of Honor.

Personal life

Stinson and his wife, the former Edna Earle Richardson of Shreveport, had a daughter, Mary Carol,[3] a daughter, Janet, and a son, Ford E. Stinson, Jr., a former 26th Judicial District judge based in Benton.[4] The junior Stinson announced his retirement at the end of 2014 after eighteen years in the position.[5] One of his grandsons, Douglas M. Stinson, was elected 26th Judicial District judge on March 26, 2022.

References

1. "Social Security Death Index". rootsweb.ancestry.com. Retrieved July 20, 2009.
2. "Membership in the Louisiana House of Representatives, 1812-2012" (PDF). legis.state.la.us. Archived from the original (PDF) on December 29, 2009. Retrieved July 18, 2009.
3. "Ford E. Stinson Seeks D.A. Post for This District", Minden Herald, July 9, 1948, pp. 1,6
4. ""Bossier Parish Clerk of Court" docket listings". bossierclerk.com. Retrieved July 20, 2009.
5. "Judge Ford Stinson to retire at end of term", Minden Press-Herald, January 16, 2014, p. 1

Political offices
Preceded by G. E. Beckom	Louisiana State Representative for Bossier Parish 1940–1944	Succeeded by Jimmy Boyd

Political offices
Preceded by Jimmy Boyd	Louisiana State Representative for Bossier Parish 1952–1972	Succeeded by Jesse C. Deen