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George Henry Clinton
Louisiana State Representative for Tensas Parish
In office
1908–1912
Political offices
Preceded by
Harrison Stewart
Louisiana State Representative from Tensas Parish
George Henry Clinton

19081912
Succeeded by
John Murdock
Preceded by Louisiana State Senator from Concordia and Tensas parishes
George Henry Clinton

19121916
Succeeded by
Frank L. Guthrie
Preceded by
Frank L. Guthrie
Louisiana State Senator from Concordia and Tensas parishes
George Henry Clinton

19201924
Succeeded by