George Franklin Drew

George Franklin Drew
12th Governor of Florida
In office January 2, 1877 – January 4, 1881
Lieutenant	Noble A. Hull
Preceded by	Marcellus Stearns
Succeeded by	William D. Bloxham
Personal details
Born	August 6, 1827 Alton, New Hampshire
Died	September 26, 1900 (aged 73) Jacksonville, Florida
Political party	Democratic
Spouse	Amelia Dickens Drew

George Franklin Drew (August 6, 1827 – September 26, 1900) was the 12th Governor of the U.S. state of Florida.

Born in Alton, New Hampshire, he moved to the south, opening a machine shop in Columbus, Georgia in 1847. In 1865, he opened the largest sawmill in Florida in Ellaville. Elected at the end of Reconstruction on January 2, 1877, he set about to increase the economy of Florida while cutting expenses. He left office on January 4, 1881, returning to the lumber business. He settled in Jacksonville, where he died on September 26, 1900.

External links

• Official Governor's portrait and biography from the State of Florida
• Last Letter of Governor George Franklin Drew From the State Library & Archives of Florida.
• George Franklin Drew at Find a Grave