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Ford Edwards Stinson, Sr.
Ford E. Stinson.jpg
Louisiana State Representative for Bossier Parish (later District 9)
In office
1940–1944
Political offices
Preceded by
G. E. Beckom
Louisiana State Representative for Bossier Parish
19401944
Succeeded by
Political offices
Preceded by Louisiana State Representative for Bossier Parish
19521972
Succeeded by
Jesse C. Deen