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R. Ed Blackburn Jr.

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R. Ed Blackburn Jr.
Blackburn in 1974
Member of the Florida House of Representatives from the 60th district
In office
1968–1972
Preceded byRobert Trask Mann
Succeeded byRoger H. Wilson
Member of the Florida House of Representatives from the 64th district
In office
1972–1978
Preceded byJulian Lane
Succeeded byMalcolm E. Beard
Personal details
Born(1912-12-05)December 5, 1912
Tampa, Florida, U.S.
DiedDecember 9, 1997(1997-12-09) (aged 85)
Tallahassee, Florida, U.S.
Political partyDemocratic

R. Ed Blackburn Jr. (December 5, 1912 – December 9, 1997) was an American politician. He served as a Democratic member for the 60th and 64th district of the Florida House of Representatives.[1][2]

Life and career

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Blackburn was born in Tampa, Florida.[3]

In 1968, Blackburn was elected to represent the 60th district of the Florida House of Representatives, succeeding Robert Trask Mann. He served until 1972, when he was succeeded by Roger H. Wilson. In the same year, he was elected to represent the 64th district, succeeding Julian Lane. He served until 1978, when he was succeeded by Malcolm E. Beard.[1][2]

Blackburn died in December 1997 in Tallahassee, Florida, at the age of 85.[4]

References

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  1. ^ a b "House of Representatives". Archived from the original on January 13, 2018. Retrieved February 2, 2023 – via Wayback Machine.
  2. ^ a b 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 February 2, 2023 – via Wayback Machine.
  3. ^ The Florida Sheriff: First Line of Defense in Local Government, Florida: Florida Sheriffs Association, 1961, p. 38
  4. ^ Basse, Craig (December 10, 1997). "Lawman, legislator Blackburn dies at 85". Tampa Bay Times. Retrieved February 2, 2023.