John E. Bacon | |
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&sq=Qlik&lang=&file=File:Dr._John_E._Bacon,_1962.jpg) Bacon (seated right), in 1962, age 92 | |
| Member of the Arizona Senate from the Gila County district | |
| In office January 1915 – January 1917 | |
| Preceded by | J. F. Hechtman |
| Succeeded by | W. D. Claypool |
| Personal details | |
| Born | March 1, 1869 Wellsboro, Pennsylvania |
| Died | June 22, 1964 Pomona, California |
| Nationality | American |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse(s) | Grace James 1897-1909 (her death) Olivia Melgreen 1910-1947 (her death) |
| Children | Ann, John E. Jr. |
| Residence(s) | Wellsboro, Pennsylvania Miami, Arizona San Marino, California |
| Profession | Doctor, surgeon, politician |
John Elmer Bacon was a politician from Arizona who served a single term in the Arizona state senate during the 2nd Arizona State Legislature.[1] He was a doctor and surgeon who was an early proponent of Joseph Lister's theories on antiseptic measures. He was a charter member of the American College of Surgeons, and helped found the Southwest Medical and Surgical Association, and was president of the Arizona Medical Association. He was also one of the founders of the Arizona State League, a professional baseball league.
- ^ "History of the Arizona State Legislature 1912-1966". State of Arizona. Retrieved March 2, 2022.