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Theodore Turnbull
American politician From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Theodore Tiffany (T. T.) Turnbull (July 7, 1881 – January 13, 1944) was an American lawyer, cotton plantation owner, and state legislator in Florida from 1915 until 1929.[1][2] He served as Speaker Pro Tempore of the Florida House of Representatives and President of the Florida Senate.[3]
Early life
T.T. Turnbull was born in Jefferson County, Florida July 7, 1881,[1] a descendant of prominent pioneer families in Florida.[3] He studied at Emory University in Georgia.[3]
Career
Turnbull had an extensive cotton plantation.[3] He was elected to the Florida House in 1915-1917 and Florida Senate for six sessions, representing Jefferson County, Florida.[1] He was also the Senate President in 1923.[1] Turnbull is in a photo of Monticello High School.[4]
In 1927 he was appointed as attorney for the railroad commission.[2] In 1937 he was elected as the chairman of the State Democratic Executive Committee, a position he held for five years.[2]
In 1942 he was a candidate for the Florida Supreme Court,[1] standing against Harold Sebring who won the seat.[5] Turnbull had stood down from his position as State Railroad Commission attorney when deciding to run, but returned a year later after his failed run.[5]
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Personal life
He married Pearl Whetstone of Gainesville in 1911.[3] He had a son and grandson with the same name.[6]
He died at home January 13, 1944 after having the flu for several days.[1] He was survived by his widow, son and two daughters.[1]
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