J. Turner Butler
James Turner Butler | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Florida House of Representatives for Duval County | |
| In office 1911–1913 | |
| Member of the Florida Senate from the Duval County district | |
| In office 1918–1925 1931–1941 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | April 27, 1882 Levyville, Levy County, Florida |
| Died | September 29, 1969 (aged 87) Tuscaloosa, Alabama |
| Political party | Democrat |
| Residence | Jacksonville, Florida |
| Alma mater | Stetson University |
| Occupation | Attorney |
James Turner Butler (April 27, 1882 – September 29, 1969) was an American politician in the state of Florida.[1][2] He served in the Florida House of Representatives and Florida Senate, including as President of the Florida Senate as a Democrat.[3]
Career[edit]
Butler served in the Florida House of Representatives from 1911 to 1913 as a member from Duval County. He served in the Florida Senate from 1918 to 1925 and from 1931 to 1941,[4] and was its president from 1939 to 1941.[5][6] In 1939 he served as President of the Florida Senate.
A lawyer, he resided in Jacksonville, Florida; the J. Turner Butler Boulevard there is named in his honor.[7][8]
References[edit]
- ^ Florida (1969). "Acts and Resolutions Adopted by the Legislature of Florida".
- ^ "The American Bar". 1921.
- ^ https://www.floridamemory.com/fmp/territorial-legislative/PeopleOfLawmaking.pdf [bare URL PDF]
- ^ "Guides @ UF: Federal Documents at University of Florida: Home".
- ^ "The Evening Independent - Google News Archive Search".
- ^ http://jacksonville.com/tu-online/stories/111697/2b1Foley.html#.Vrp1uzYrKu4 [bare URL]
- ^ Ward, Robert L. / Florida House of Representatives (2011). "Membership of the Florida House of Representatives by County, 1845-2012" (PDF). Retrieved December 11, 2011.
- ^ "House of Representatives". Retrieved 29 November 2014.
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