| John Downey Works | |
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| United States Senator from California |
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| In office March 4, 1911 – March 4, 1917 |
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| Preceded by | Frank P. Flint |
| Succeeded by | Hiram Johnson |
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| Born | March 29, 1847 Rising Sun, Indiana |
| Died | June 6, 1928 (aged 81) Los Angeles, California |
| Political party | Republican |
John Downey Works (March 29, 1847 – June 6, 1928) was a U.S. Senator representing California from 1911 to 1917.
John Downey Works was born in Indiana and attended private schools there. As a young man he served in the American Civil War as a member of the Tenth Regiment of the Indiana Volunteer Cavalry. After a few [1][2] Improved and What's Wrong With the World? He died while resident in the Hotel Normandie in Los Angeles and his ashes were placed in Inglewood Park Cemetery. He is said to have been a member of the Church of Christ, Scientist.[3]
| United States Senate | ||
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| Preceded by Frank P. Flint |
U.S. Senator (Class 1) from California 1911–1917 |
Succeeded by Hiram Johnson |
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