Frank Kell Cahoon (June 20, 1934 – January 30, 2013) was an American politician who served in the Texas House of Representatives from 1965 to 1969.[1]

Cahoon was born in Austin, Texas, and grew up in Wichita Falls, Texas. He attended the Colorado School of Mines and University of Texas at Austin. Cahoon served in the United States Army and was involved in the oil business in Midland, Texas. He served on the Midland City Council. In 1964, he ran for the Texas House of Representatives and was elected, becoming the state's only Republican state legislator in 1965.[2]

He was named after his maternal grandfather, Frank Kell.[2]

Cahoon passed away on January 30, 2013, at the age of 78, at his home in Midland, Texas.[2]

References

  1. ^ "Legislative Reference Library | Legislators and Leaders | Member profile".
  2. ^ a b c "Frank Kell Cahoon Obituary (2013) Midland Reporter-Telegram". Legacy.com.
Texas House of Representatives
Preceded by
William S. Davis
 Member of the Texas House of Representatives
from the 77th district
January 12, 1965 – January 10, 1967 		Succeeded by
Preceded by
Amando F. Canales
 Member of the Texas House of Representatives
from the 70th district
January 10, 1967 – January 14, 1969 		Succeeded by


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