Hamilton Upchurch
Hamilton Upchurch | |
|---|---|
 Upchurch in 1984 | |
| Member of the Florida House of Representatives from the 28th district | |
| In office 1978–1982 | |
| Preceded by | Gus Craig |
| Succeeded by | Sam Bell |
| Member of the Florida House of Representatives from the 22nd district | |
| In office 1982–1988 | |
| Preceded by | Steve Pajcic |
| Succeeded by | Roy Campbell |
| Personal details | |
| Born | September 25, 1925 |
| Died | January 8, 2008 (aged 82) |
| Party | Democratic |
| Children | Tracy Upchurch |
| Parent | Frank Upchurch (father) |
| Relatives | John J. Upchurch (grandfather) |
| Alma mater | University of Florida |
Hamilton D. Upchurch (September 25, 1925 – January 8, 2008) was an American politician. He served as a Democratic member for the 22nd and 28th district of the Florida House of Representatives.[1][2]
Life and career
Upchurch was born September 25, 1925, in St. Augustine, Florida.[3] He attended the University of Florida and earned a degree in business administration followed by obtaining his Juris Doctor in 1951.[4][3]
In 1978, Upchurch was elected to represent the 28th district of the Florida House of Representatives, succeeding Gus Craig. He served until 1982, when he was succeeded by Sam Bell. In the same year, he was elected to represent the 22nd district, succeeding Steve Pajcic. He served until 1988, when he was succeeded by Roy Campbell.[1][2]
Upchurch died January 8, 2008, of cancer, at the age of 82.[3][5]
References
- 1 2 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 October 10, 2023 – via Wayback Machine.
- 1 2 "House of Representatives". Archived from the original on January 13, 2018. Retrieved October 10, 2023 – via Wayback Machine.
- 1 2 3 "Frank D. Upchurch, Sr. and Hamilton D. Upchurch Endowment". University of Florida. Retrieved October 10, 2023.
- ↑ The Clerk's Manual for the Use of the Legislature of the State of Florida, The State, 1986
- ↑ "Upchurch, former state legislator, dies at 82". Florida Today. Cocoa, Florida. January 9, 2008. p. 14. Retrieved October 10, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
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