Thomas E. David

Thomas Edward David (April 2, 1920 – June 30, 1972), also known as Ted David, was an American politician. He served as a Democratic member of the Florida House of Representatives.[1] He also served as a member for the 30th district of the Florida Senate.[2]

Thomas E. David
David (right) with Amos Hays Davis, 1955
Member of the Florida House of Representatives
In office
1949–1957
Speaker of the Florida House of Representatives
In office
1955–1957
Preceded byC. Farris Bryant
Succeeded byDoyle Conner
Members of the Florida Senate from the 30th district
In office
1961–1962
Personal details
Born(1920-04-02)April 2, 1920
Comer, Georgia, U.S.
DiedJune 30, 1972(1972-06-30) (aged 52)
Political partyDemocratic

Life and career

David was born in Comer, Georgia.[3] His family lived in Hollywood, Florida.[4]

David served in the Florida House of Representatives from 1949 to 1957[1] and was speaker of the House for two years.[3]

David (right) with his wife, 1959

He also ran for governor unsuccessfully in 1960.[5]

David then served in the Florida Senate from 1961 to 1962, representing the 30th district.[6]

David died in New Orleans on June 30, 1972 from a heart attack.[5][7]

See also

References
  1. 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 29, 2023 – via Wayback Machine.
  2. "Florida Senators 1845-2001". Archived from the original on March 19, 2007. Retrieved July 29, 2023 – via Wayback Machine.
  3. Senate, Florida Legislature (July 22, 1974). "Journal of the Senate, State of Florida". The State – via Google Books.
  4. Dovell, Junius Elmore (July 22, 1952). "Florida: Historic, Dramatic, Contemporary". Lewis Historical Publishing Company – via Google Books.
  5. "Obituary for Thomas E. David". Tallahassee Democrat. 3 July 1972. p. 12. Retrieved 29 July 2023.
  6. "The People of Lawmaking Florida 1822 – 2019" (PDF), Florida Legislature, February 2019
  7. "Late Broward Senators Honored". Fort Lauderdale News. 2 May 1974. p. 11. Retrieved 29 July 2023. open access
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