| George W. Rochester | |
|---|---|
 Rochester in 1931 | |
| Member of the California Senate from the 37th district | |
| In office January 7, 1929 – January 2, 1933 | |
| Preceded by | Newton M. Allen |
| Succeeded by | Leonard Joseph Difani |
| Member of the California State Assembly from the 75th district | |
| In office January 3, 1927 – January 7, 1929 | |
| Preceded by | Mark A. Pierce |
| Succeeded by | Emory J. Arnold |
| Personal details | |
| Born | (1899-08-28)August 28, 1899 Illinois, US |
| Died | September 17, 1984(1984-09-17) (aged 85) |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Loie H. |
| Military service | |
| Branch/service | United States Navy Reserve |
| Battles/wars | World War I |
George William Rochester (August 28, 1899 – September 17, 1984) was an American politician who was a member of the California State Assembly for the 75th district from 1927 to 1929 and served in the California State Senate for the 37th district from 1929 to 1933. During World War I he served in the United States Navy Reserve.
He sponsored California's gin marriage law, which passed in 1928.
References
- "Join California – George W. Rochester". joincalifornia.com.
- Vassar, Alexander C. (2011). Legislators of California (PDF). Retrieved 23 November 2016.
- "'Gin Marriage' law repeal move seen", Berkeley Daily Gazette, 23 December 1932.
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