John Hunt Udall
General Information
- John H. Udall
- Male
- August 23, 1889
- Snowflake, Navajo Co., AZ, USA
- March 3, 1959
- Mesa, Maricopa Co., AZ, USA
- Greenwood Memory Lawn Cemetery, Phoenix, Maricopa Co., Arizona, plot: section 37
Legislative Resolution
View Legislative Resolution File for John Hunt UdallBiographical Information
The following is from the Legislative death resolution:
The Honorable John Hunt Udall, Native Arizonan and distinguished citizen, passed away on March 3, 1959, at the age of sixty-nine years.
Mr. Udall was born in Snowflake, Arizona, on August 23, 1889, and lived his entire life in the State of Arizona. His forebears also played a prominent part in the history of Arizona and were active in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. John Udall's father, David Udall, was an Apache County pioneer and also became the first president of the Arizona Temple of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Mesa. The grandfather and great-grandfather of John Hunt Udall were also individuals who distinguished themselves in their own era.
The Honorable John Hunt Udall participated actively in politics for many years. In 1914, he was elected clerk of the Apache County Superior Court. The citizens of his legislative district honored Mr. Udall by electing him to the Arizona House of Representatives. He served for two terms for the period extending from 1921 through 1924. While in the Legislature, he served with distinction and with his usual vigor and diligence.
Following his service in the Legislature, in the years 1925 and 1926, John Udall served the public in a dual capacity. Not only was he a member of the Apache County Board of Supervisors, but at the same time he served as a member of the board of trustees of St. Johns High School district. Following this service he was employed from 1926 to 1933 as Federal Prohibition Director for the State of Arizona.
In addition to his many other public offices, John Hunt Udall was city clerk for the City of Phoenix and he was also a city magistrate in Phoenix.
John Hunt Udall during his residence in Apache County established himself as a cattleman and rancher and also earned a reputation as a road builder. His activity in his church included an appointment as Bishop of the Phoenix First Ward from 1928 to 1939. Thereafter he became a member of the Phoenix Stake High Council and he held this position until 1950.
Additional Information
LEGISLATIVE FAMILY: brother of Rep. Don Taylor Udall and Rep. Jesse Addison Udall; uncle of U.S. Congressman, Morris UdallEmployment
| Occupation | Title | Years |
|---|---|---|
| Agriculture/Farming/Ranching | farmer | |
| Agriculture/Farming/Ranching | rancher | |
| Government | clerk, City of Phoenix | |
| Government | member, Apache County Board of Supervisors | |
| Lawyer/Judicial | magistrate, City of Phoenix | |
| Lawyer/Judicial | clerk, Apache County Superior Court | 1914 |
| Government | Federal Prohibition Director for the State of Arizona | 1926 - 1933 |
| Government | mayor, Phoenix, Arizona | 1936 - 1938 |
Arizona Legislative Service
| Session | Chamber | Party | District | City | County | Office | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5th Legislature, Regular | House | Republican | Apache - (1912-30) (1931-66 Senate) | Saint Johns | Apache | ||
| 5th Legislature, 1st Special | House | Republican | Apache - (1912-30) (1931-66 Senate) | Saint Johns | Apache | ||
| 6th Legislature, Regular | House | Republican | Apache - (1912-30) (1931-66 Senate) | Saint Johns | Apache |