J. R. McFarland | |
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Member of the Arizona Senate from the Yavapai County district | |
In office January 1929 –December 1932 | |
Preceded by | Wayne Thornburg |
Succeeded by | Perry McArthur |
Personal details | |
Political party | Democratic |
Profession | Politician |
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