Franklin "Frank" Thomas Pomeroy
General Information
- Frank T. Pomeroy
- Male
- September 15, 1870
- Paris, Bearlake Co., ID, USA
- November 4, 1954
- Mesa, Maricopa Co., AZ, USA
- City of Mesa Cemetery, Mesa, Maricopa Co., Arizona
Legislative Resolution
View Legislative Resolution File for Franklin "Frank" Thomas PomeroyBiographical Information
There was an Arizona Republic article from September 23, 1937 with the headline, "Frank Pomeroy Quits Senate." His resignation was not noted until September 15, 1938 when the next Special Session was held and he was replaced by James Minotto as a Senator for Maricopa County (Journal of the Senate, 13th Legislature, 4th Special Session,1938, pp. 11-12) The following is from the Legislative death resolution:
On the fourth day of November, 1954, death came to the Honorable Frank T. Pomeroy, a former member of the Arizona Legislature and a true pioneer of Arizona in every sense of the word. He passed away at his home in Mesa at the age of eighty-four years.
Mr. Pomeroy was the son of Francis Martin Pomeroy, who headed the band of eighty-three Mormons that left Paris, Idaho, on September 15, 1877, and arrived in Arizona in October, 1877. The band decided to settle on the Mesa-land at a location that years later became the City of Mesa.
The boy of pioneer stock, who had arrived in Arizona in his seventh year, grew to manhood and became a leader and a bulwark of strength to his community and the Territory and State of Arizona.
Mr. Pomeroy was possessed of great ability, sound judgment and an abundance of energy. His life's work consisted largely of farming, business and the publication of a magazine.
He was a devout member and leader of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, and at the time of his death had been for ten years patriarch of that church. He was a true friend of the Indian people and was beloved by them.
Mr. Pomeroy was called upon by his people to serve them as a member of the House of Representatives of the Seventh Legislature, and as a member of the Senate of the Tenth, Eleventh and Thirteenth Legislatures. In those positions he rendered distinguished service.
Employment
| Occupation | Title | Years |
|---|---|---|
| Agriculture/Farming/Ranching | farmer | |
| Entertainment/Sports | music dealer | |
| Media/Arts/Design | publisher, historical magazine | |
| Real Estate/Land/Insurance | real estate salesman |
Arizona Legislative Service
| Session | Chamber | Party | District | City | County | Office | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7th Legislature, Regular | House | Democrat | Maricopa - (1912-30) (1931-1966 Senate) | Mesa | Maricopa | ||
| 10th Legislature, Regular | Senate | Democrat | Maricopa - (1912-30) (1931-1966 Senate) | Mesa | Maricopa | President Pro Tempore | Chairman, Finance and Revenue Committee |
| 10th Legislature, 1st Special | Senate | Democrat | Maricopa - (1912-30) (1931-1966 Senate) | Mesa | Maricopa | President Pro Tempore | Chairman, Finance and Revenue Committee |
| 11th Legislature, Regular | Senate | Democrat | Maricopa - (1912-30) (1931-1966 Senate) | Mesa | Maricopa | Chairman, Finance and Revenue Committee | |
| 11th Legislature, 1st Special | Senate | Democrat | Maricopa - (1912-30) (1931-1966 Senate) | Mesa | Maricopa | Chairman, Finance and Revenue Committee | |
| 11th Legislature, 2nd Special | Senate | Democrat | Maricopa - (1912-30) (1931-1966 Senate) | Mesa | Maricopa | Chairman, Finance and Revenue Committee | |
| 11th Legislature, 3rd Special | Senate | Democrat | Maricopa - (1912-30) (1931-1966 Senate) | Mesa | Maricopa | Chairman, Finance and Revenue Committee | |
| 13th Legislature, Regular | Senate | Democrat | Maricopa - (1912-30) (1931-1966 Senate) | Mesa | Maricopa | ||
| 13th Legislature, 1st Special | Senate | Democrat | Maricopa - (1912-30) (1931-1966 Senate) | Mesa | Maricopa | ||
| 13th Legislature, 2nd Special | Senate | Democrat | Maricopa - (1912-30) (1931-1966 Senate) | Mesa | Maricopa | ||
| 13th Legislature, 3rd Special | Senate | Democrat | Maricopa - (1912-30) (1931-1966 Senate) | Mesa | Maricopa | ||
| 13th Legislature, 4th Special | Senate | Democrat | Maricopa - (1912-30) (1931-1966 Senate) | Mesa | Maricopa | resigned Sept. 1937 and was replaced by James Minotto |