Hamilton R. Krans Jr.
Hamilton R. Krans Jr. | |
|---|---|
| Attorney of Strafford County, New Hampshire | |
| In office 1975–1979 | |
| Member of the New Hampshire House of Representatives from the Strafford 14th district | |
| In office December 7, 2016 – December 4, 2018 | |
| Preceded by | Bill Baber |
| Succeeded by | Kristina Fargo |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Hamilton Richey Krans Jr. February 21, 1944 Middletown, New York, U.S. |
| Died | June 8, 2025 (aged 81) Dover, New Hampshire, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican[1] Democratic[2] |
| Alma mater | Dartmouth College University of Miami School of Law |
Hamilton Richey Krans Jr. (February 21, 1944 – June 8, 2025) was an American politician. A member of the Republican Party and the Democratic Party, he served as attorney of Strafford County, New Hampshire from 1975 to 1979 and in the New Hampshire House of Representatives from 2016 to 2018.
Life and career
Krans was born in Middletown, New York, the son of Hamilton Krans Sr. and Eulalia Padgett Eastman. He attended Dartmouth College, graduating in 1966. After graduating, he attended the University of Miami School of Law, earning his juris doctor degree in 1969, which after earning his degree, he served in the United States Army and in the New Hampshire Army National Guard.[3]
Krans served as attorney of Strafford County, New Hampshire from 1975 to 1979. After his service as attorney, he served in the New Hampshire House of Representatives from 2016 to 2018.[4][5]
Krans died in Dover, New Hampshire on June 8, 2025, at the age of 81.[3][6]
References
- ^ "1976 Attorney General Election: Strafford County". ElectionStats and New Hampshire Public Radio. Retrieved June 14, 2025.
- ^ "2016 State Representative General Election: Strafford 14 District". ElectionStats and New Hampshire Public Radio. Retrieved June 14, 2025.
- ^ a b "Hamilton Richey Krans Jr". Legacy. Retrieved June 14, 2025 – via Legacy.com.
- ^ "Notable New Hampshire Deaths: Former Strafford County Attorney Krans". InDepthNH. June 12, 2025. Retrieved June 14, 2025.
- ^ "Hamilton Krans Jr". Ballotpedia. Retrieved June 14, 2025.
- ^ "Hamilton R. Krans, Jr". The Portsmouth Herald. June 13, 2025. Retrieved June 14, 2025.