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Gwen Cherry
American politician and educator (1923–1979) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Gwendolyn Sawyer Cherry (August 27, 1923 – February 7, 1979) was an American politician in the state of Florida. She was a member of the Florida House of Representatives from the 106th district. The first African-American woman to win election to the Florida Legislature, she served from 1970 until 1979.
Quick Facts Member of the Florida House of Representatives from the 106th district, Preceded by ...
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Member of the Florida House of Representatives from the 106th district | |
In office November 3, 1970 – February 7, 1979 | |
Preceded by | Gerald A. Lewis |
Succeeded by | Carrie Meek |
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Born | Gwendolyn Sawyer August 27, 1923 Miami, Florida, U.S. |
Died | February 7, 1979(1979-02-07) (aged 55) Tallahassee, Florida, U.S. |
Spouse(s) | Robert Barnett (m. 1946; div. 1959), James L. Cherry (m. 1961; her death) |
Children | Mary Elizabeth Barnett, William Barnett |
Occupation | Member of the Florida House of Representatives |
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