Jack M. Poorbaugh
Jack Poorbaugh (November 3, 1919[3] – June 17, 1987) was an American politician.[4] He served as a Republican member for the 77th and 78th district of the Florida House of Representatives.[5][6]
Jack M. Poorbaugh | |
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![]() Poorbaugh in 1972 | |
Member of the Florida House of Representatives from the 78th district | |
In office March 1967 – November 1968 | |
Preceded by | District established |
Succeeded by | William G. James |
Member of the Florida House of Representatives from the 77th district | |
In office 1968–1976 | |
Preceded by | Joseph W. H. Humphrey |
Succeeded by | William J. Taylor |
Personal details | |
Born | Cleveland, Ohio, U.S. | November 3, 1919
Died | June 17, 1987 67) Brooksville, Florida, U.S. | (aged
Political party | Republican |
Spouse | Patty Sue[1] |
Children | 5[1][2] |
Alma mater | Case Western Reserve University Washington University in St. Louis |
Poorbaugh was born in Cleveland, Ohio.[3][1] Poorbaugh attended Case Western Reserve University[1] and graduated from Washington University in St. Louis.[1] Poorbaugh served in the United States Marine Corps during World War II.[1] After being discharged, he served as an investigator for the United States Senate.[1] He also worked as a general contractor.[1] He moved to Florida in 1960.[3]
In 1967 Poorbaugh became the representative for the newly established 78th district of the Florida House of Representatives.[5] He was succeeded by William G. James in 1968.[5] In the same year Poorbaugh was elected for the 77th district of the Florida House of Representatives, succeeding Joseph W. H. Humphrey.[5] In 1976, he was succeeded by William J. Taylor for the 77th district.[5]
Poorbaugh died in June 1987 in Brooksville, Florida, at the age of 67.[1]
References
- McClinchy, Bill (June 19, 1987). "Former state Rep. Poorbaugh". The Palm Beach Post. West Palm Beach, Florida. p. 29. Retrieved July 12, 2022 – via Newspapers.com.
- "Rep. Poorbaugh's New Home May Cost His Legislative Job". The Miami Herald. Miami, Florida. September 12, 1971. p. 91. Retrieved July 12, 2022 – via Newspapers.com.
- The Clerk's Manual for the Use of the Legislature of the State of Florida, Florida: The State, 1978, p. 162
- "Poor Bill By Poorbaugh". The Miami Herald. Miami, Florida. April 12, 1969. p. 69. Retrieved July 12, 2022 – via Newspapers.com.
- "House of Representatives". Archived from the original on January 13, 2018. Retrieved July 12, 2022 – via Wayback Machine.
- Ward, Robert (August 3, 2011). "Membership of the Florida House of Representatives by County 1845-2012" (PDF). Florida House of Representatives. Archived (PDF) from the original on March 16, 2022. Retrieved July 12, 2022 – via Wayback Machine.