John D. Works
John Downey Works (March 29, 1847 – June 6, 1928) was an American politician and lawyer. He was a U.S. Senator representing California from 1911 to 1917, and an associate justice of the California Supreme Court from October 2, 1888, to January 5, 1891.
"Senator Works" redirects here. For the New York State Senate member, see Samuel Works.
John D. Works
Office established
Frederick J. Whiffen
William Freeman
Stephen H. Stewart
June 6, 1928 (aged 81)
Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Personal life[edit]
On November 7, 1868, he married Alice Banta, in Vevay, Indiana, and they had two sons, Thomas L. and Louis R., who became an attorney and practiced with his father, and later the presiding justice of the Court of Appeal, Second Division;[22][23] as well as five daughters: Josephine (who died as an infant), Ida, Laura, Ethel and Isabel.[24][25] He is said to have been a member of the Church of Christ, Scientist.[26]