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John Gray

1877 – 1952

North Dakota public servant and politician

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Lived 1877 – 1952 (aged 74). John Gray was an American politician.

John A. Gray (August 5, 1877 – July 17, 1952) was a North Dakota public servant and politician .He served in two of the state's constitutional offices as the North Dakota State Treasurer from 1935 to 1938, and as the North Dakota Tax Commissioner from 1939 to 1952.

Biography John Gray was born on a farm in Hennepin County, Minnesota in 1877. He came to North Dakota in 1909, where he served as a master engineer in World War I. He was elected seven times as the County Auditor of Ransom County but he resigned that position to accept his appointment by the Governor to Deputy Tax Commissioner. He was then elected as the North Dakota State Treasurer in 1934, and served until term limitations prevented him from seeking re-election in 1938. He was then appointed as the Director of the Regulatory Department in January 1939, and served until May 1939 when he was appointed as the North Dakota Tax Commissioner. He was the last Tax Commissioner to be appointed; it became an elected position in 1940. He was re-elected continuously until 1952, when he died on July 17 at the age of 74.

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North Dakota State Treasurer, North Dakota Tax Commissioner
Also known as
John A. Gray

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Frequently asked questions

Who was John Gray?

North Dakota public servant and politician (1877-1952)

When was John Gray born?

John Gray was born on 5 August 1877 in Hennepin County.

When did John Gray die?

John Gray died on 17 July 1952 in North Dakota.

What was John Gray's occupation?

John Gray was a politician.

What nationality was John Gray?

John Gray was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: John Gray

· Wikidata: Q6236074

· DBpedia: John Gray (North Dakota politician)

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