James E. Cunningham
James E. Cunningham (born August 28, 1916 in Santa Barbara , California , † June 6, 1992 in Riverside , California) was an American politician ( Republican Party ) and judge.
Life
During World War II , he served in the United States Army Air Forces . In 1947 he was elected mayor of San Bernardino . In 1951 he was elected in the 36th District as a Republican in the California Senate , to which he should belong for two terms. In 1957 he was appointed a judge in the San Bernardino County Superior Court by Governor Goodwin Knight . Cunningham held this post until 1977 when he retired. He was also President of the California Conference of Judges .
Cunningham was married with five children, two sons and three daughters. He was buried in the Riverside National Cemetery .
Web links
- James E. Cunningham; Ex-Mayor of San Bernardino , June 9, 1992, Los Angeles Times
- Entry on Find a Grave
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SURNAME | Cunningham, James E. |
BRIEF DESCRIPTION | American politician and judge |
DATE OF BIRTH | August 28, 1916 |
PLACE OF BIRTH | Santa Barbara , California |
DATE OF DEATH | June 6, 1992 |
Place of death | Riverside , California |