J. D. Batton
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For the English painter, see John D. Batten.
John David Batton (February 13, 1911 – February 10, 1981),[1] was from 1952 to 1964 the sheriff of his native Webster Parish in northwestern Louisiana. He was defeated after three terms by O. H. Haynes Jr., a fellow Democrat and the son of the sheriff, O. H. Haynes Sr., whom Batton had himself unseated twelve years earlier.
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John David "J. D." Batton | |
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Sheriff of Webster Parish, Louisiana | |
In office July 1, 1952 – May 1, 1964 | |
Preceded by | O. H. Haynes Sr. |
Succeeded by | O. H. Haynes Jr. |
Chief of Police of Minden, Louisiana | |
In office July 1, 1948 – July 1, 1952 | |
Preceded by | Mrs. Benjamin Garey Gantt (interim) |
Succeeded by | Otis F. Minter Sr. |
Personal details | |
Born | (1911-02-13)February 13, 1911 Minden, Webster Parish Louisiana, US |
Died | February 10, 1981(1981-02-10) (aged 69) Minden, Louisiana |
Resting place | Gardens of Memory Cemetery in Minden |
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse | Maxine Evans Batton |
Relations | Jack Batton (brother) |
Children | Roger Evans Batton John Willis Batton |
Alma mater | Minden High School Tyler Commercial College |
Occupation | Law-enforcement officer Businessman |
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