Harry H. Gleaton
Harry H. Gleaton | |
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Gleaton in 1953 | |
| Member of the Florida House of Representatives from Citrus County | |
| In office 1953–1956 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Harry Hilman Gleaton April 10, 1906 White Springs, Florida, U.S. |
| Died | June 4, 1998 (aged 92) Homosassa, Florida, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
Harry Hilman Gleaton (April 10, 1906 – June 4, 1998), nicknamed "The Will Rogers of the House",[1] was an American politician. A member of the Democratic Party, he served in the Florida House of Representatives from 1953 to 1956.[2][3]
Life and career
Gleaton was born in White Springs, Florida, the son of Rufus Gleaton and Martha Carmichael.[1] He served in the armed forces during World War II, which after his discharge,[4] he worked as a land and timber agent.[5]
Gleaton served in the Florida House of Representatives from 1953 to 1956.[2][3]
Death
Gleaton died on June 4, 1998, at his home in Homosassa, Florida, at the age of 92.[1][6]
References
- ^ a b c "Former state Rep. Gleaton dies". The Tampa Tribune. Tampa, Florida. June 6, 1998. p. 16. Retrieved June 28, 2025 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ 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 June 28, 2024 – via Wayback Machine.
- ^ a b "The People of Lawmaking Florida 1822 – 2019", Florida Legislature, February 2019
- ^ "Harry Hilman Gleaton". U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947. Retrieved June 28, 2025 – via Ancestry.com. (subscription required)
- ^ The Florida Sheriff: First Line of Defense in Local Government, Florida: Florida Sheriffs Association, 1954
- ^ "Harry H. Gleaton". Tampa Bay Times. June 8, 1998. Retrieved June 28, 2025.