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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]
James Turner Butler | |
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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 | Levyville, Levy County, Florida | April 27, 1882
Died | September 29, 1969 87) Tuscaloosa, Alabama | (aged
Political party | Democrat |
Residence | Jacksonville, Florida |
Alma mater | Stetson University |
Occupation | Attorney |
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]
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