George W. Rochester

George W. Rochester
Rochester in 1931
Member of the California Senate from the 37th district
In office January 7, 1929 – January 2, 1933
Preceded by	Newton M. Allen
Succeeded by	Leonard Joseph Difani
Member of the California State Assembly from the 75th district
In office January 3, 1927 – January 7, 1929
Preceded by	Mark A. Pierce
Succeeded by	Emory J. Arnold
Personal details
Born	(1899-08-28)August 28, 1899 Illinois, US
Died	September 17, 1984(1984-09-17) (aged 85)
Political party	Republican
Spouse	Loie H.
Military service
Branch/service	United States Navy Reserve
Battles/wars	World War I

George William Rochester (August 28, 1899 – September 17, 1984) was an American politician who was a member of the California State Assembly for the 75th district from 1927 to 1929 and served in the California State Senate for the 37th district from 1929 to 1933.[1] During World War I he served in the United States Navy Reserve.[2]

He sponsored California's gin marriage law, which passed in 1928.[3]

References

1. "Join California – George W. Rochester". joincalifornia.com.
2. Vassar, Alexander C. (2011). Legislators of California (PDF). Retrieved 23 November 2016.
3. "'Gin Marriage' law repeal move seen", Berkeley Daily Gazette, 23 December 1932.