George Juan Hatfield (October 29, 1887 – November 15, 1953) served as U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of California from 1925–33 and was the 32nd Lieutenant Governor of California from 1935 to 1939 serving under Governor Frank Merriam. In 1953 there was a state park area created located near Turlock named after him. There was also a bridge named the "George J. Hatfield Bridge" which was located along Route 165 at the San Joaquin River in Merced County. Family In 1917, Hatfield married Judith Barlow Hogan. Together they had three children: Janine Snyder, Mary Elizabeth Gracier, and Georgette Judith Kelley. Education Hatfield graduated from Stanford University and received his doctor degree of jurisprudence. Military Hatfield served in the United States Army in World War I and also in United States Navy. Career 1922-1950 From 1922 to around 1950, Hatfield was a member of the Republican State Central Committee. 1923-1927 From 1923-1927 he was an active member of the California Veterans Welfare Board. 1925-1933 From 1925-1933 Hatfield was the U.S. Attorney for Northern California. 1943-1953 Hatfield Served in the California State Senate from 1943 until his death in 1953. Death Hatfield died on November 15, 1953. External links State park George J. Hatfield at JoinCalifornia.com References Lieutenant Governors of California United States Attorneys for the Northern District of California 1887 births 1953 deaths 20th-century American politicians Republican Party California state senators Stanford University alumni United States Army personnel of World War I