Fred P. Cone
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Frederick Preston Cone (September 28, 1871 – July 28, 1948) was an American politician who served as the 27th Governor of Florida.
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Fred Preston Cone | |
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27th Governor of Florida | |
In office January 5, 1937 – January 7, 1941 | |
Preceded by | David Sholtz |
Succeeded by | Spessard Holland |
President of the Florida Senate | |
In office 1911 | |
Preceded by | Frederick M. Hudson |
Succeeded by | Herbert J. Drane |
Member of the Florida Senate | |
In office 1907–1913 | |
Mayor of Lake City, Florida | |
Personal details | |
Born | (1871-09-28)September 28, 1871 Benton, Columbia County, Florida, U.S. |
Died | July 28, 1948(1948-07-28) (aged 76) Lake City, Florida, U.S. |
Political party | Democratic |
Spouse(s) | Ruby Scarborough (died 1923) Mildred Victoria Thompson |
Children | Jessie Cone Brimmer (1902–1984) |
Profession | Lawyer, banker, politician |
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