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William Bailey Lamar
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William Bailey Lamar (June 12, 1853 – September 26, 1928) was an American attorney and politician who served as a U.S. representative from Florida from 1903 to 1909.[1]
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William Bailey Lamar | |
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Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Florida's 3rd district | |
In office March 4, 1903 – March 3, 1909 | |
Preceded by | District established |
Succeeded by | Dannite H. Mays |
16th Florida Attorney General | |
In office January 8, 1889 – March 4, 1903 | |
Governor | Francis P. Fleming Henry L. Mitchell William D. Bloxham William Sherman Jennings |
Preceded by | Charles Merian Cooper |
Succeeded by | James B. Whitfield |
Member of the Florida House of Representatives from the Jefferson district | |
In office 1886 – January 8, 1889 | |
Personal details | |
Born | (1853-06-12)June 12, 1853 Monticello, Florida, US |
Died | September 26, 1928(1928-09-26) (aged 75) Thomasville, Georgia, US |
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse |
Ethel Healey (m. 1904) |
Education | Jefferson Academy University of Georgia Cumberland University |
Occupation | Attorney |
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