John Alden (politician)
For other people named John Alden, see John Alden (disambiguation).
| John Alden | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives from the 167th district | |
| In office January 2, 1979 – November 30, 1982 | |
| Preceded by | Herbert Zearfoss |
| Succeeded by | Bob Flick |
| Personal details | |
| Born | December 15, 1942 Darby, Pennsylvania |
| Died | June 6, 1990 (aged 47) San Diego, California |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse(s) | Anna Lou Kesselman |
| Alma mater | Villanova University |
John Clifton Alden was a former Republican member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives.[1] He was born in Darby, Pennsylvania.[2]
In May 1982, one of Alden's three daughters, 14-year-old Denise, was found fatally shot in his law office, later ruled a suicide.[3] Her death was ultimately ruled accidental.[4] He did not seek re-election to the House that year,[5] and was succeeded by fellow Republican Bob Flick. John moved to San Diego, California. where he began many small businesses. He never returned to his passion of public service prior to his death from colon cancer. He left behind 2 daughters: Jennifer (1973) and Jaclyn (1979–2009).[6]
References
- ↑ Cox, Harold. "House Members A". Wilkes University Election Statistics Project. Wilkes University.
- ↑ The Pennsylvania Manual. 1981. Retrieved 2014-10-11.
- ↑ The Philadelphia Inquirer
- ↑ The Pittsburgh Press
- ↑ The Philadelphia Inquirer
- ↑ "Jaclyn Teresa Alden Obituary: View Jaclyn Alden's Obituary by Los Angeles Times". legacy.com. Retrieved 2014-10-11.