Ed Scogin
| Edward C. Scogin | |
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| Louisiana State Representative from District 76 (St. Tammany Parish) | |
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In office 1972–1992 |
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| Preceded by |
At-large: |
| Succeeded by | Suzanne Mayfield Krieger |
| Personal details | |
| Born |
May 6, 1921 Slidell, St. Tammany Parish Louisiana, USA |
| Died | July 10, 1999 (aged 78) Slidell, Louisiana |
| Political party | Democrat-turned-Republican (1979) |
| Spouse(s) | Thelma D. Ouder Scogin |
| Children | Maureen Scogin Fandal |
| Alma mater | Southeastern Louisiana University |
| Occupation | Businessman |
| Religion | United Methodist |
At-large:
R. H. "Bill" Strain
Jesse D. McLain
Edward C. Scogin, known as Ed Scogin (May 6, 1921 – July 10, 1999), was from 1972-1992 a Republican member of the Louisiana House of Representatives from Slidell in St. Tammany Parish in suburban New Orleans, Louisiana, known as a fiscal watchdog over state government. Scogin was also active in promoting environmental conservation and was once referred to by a colleague as "the conservative conscience" of the legislature.
A native of St. Tammany Parish, Scogin graduated from Slidell High School and attended Southeastern Louisiana University in Hammond. He was a combat veteran of World War II. A United Methodist, Scogin was also affiliated with Rotary International, Moose International, the American Legion, Disabled American Veterans, and the St. Tammany Association for Retarded Children. He was a member of the board of Fidelity Bank and Trust Company. Scogin and his wife, the former Thelma D. Ouder (June 11, 1926–October 3, 2008), had one daughter, Maureen S. Fandal, and her husband, Michael J. Fandal, and granddaughter, Amanda L. Fandal. Thelma Scogin was a 1943 Slidell High School graduate and was employed for many years as a legal secretary. She was active in the Slidell Women's Republican Club.
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