Jan Eric Cartwright

Jan Eric Cartwright (August 26, 1938 – February 21, 1986) was an American politician who served in the Oklahoma House of Representatives from the 13th district from 1971 to 1973 and as the Attorney General of Oklahoma from 1979 to 1983.[1]

Jan Eric Cartwright
12th Attorney General of Oklahoma
In office
January 8, 1979  January 10, 1983
GovernorGeorge Nigh
Preceded byLarry Derryberry
Succeeded byMike Turpen
Commissioner of the Oklahoma Corporation Commission
In office
January 1976  January 8, 1979
GovernorDavid Boren
Counsel to the Governor of Oklahoma
In office
1973–1976
GovernorDavid Boren
Member of the Oklahoma House of Representatives from the 13th District (Muskogee County)
In office
January 5, 1971  January 2, 1973
Preceded byJim Barker
Succeeded byDrew Edmondson
Personal details
Born(1938-08-26)August 26, 1938
Wewoka, Oklahoma
DiedFebruary 21, 1986(1986-02-21) (aged 47)
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Political partyDemocratic

He died of leukemia on February 21, 1986, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma at age 47.[2]

Career

  • Private Practice, 1963–65
  • Assistant County Attorney for Muskogee County, 1965
  • Assistant US Attorney for Eastern District of Oklahoma, 1965–67
  • Private Practice, 1967-1971
  • State Representative for 13th District (Muskogee County), 1971-1973
  • Counsel to Governor David Boren, 1973-1976
  • Commissioner of the Oklahoma Corporation Commission, 1976-1979
  • Attorney General of Oklahoma, 1979-1983
  • Private Practice, 1983–86
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References

  1. "Jan Eric Cartwright". Newsok.com. 1986-02-24. Retrieved 2019-01-04.
  2. "Former State Official Dies". Newsok.com. 1986-02-22. Retrieved 2019-01-04.
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