William Dean Barrow

William Dean Barrow
Barrow in 1966
Member of the Florida Senate from the 3rd district
In office
1966–1972
Preceded byJohn Angus McDonald
Succeeded byDempsey J. Barron
Personal details
Born(1931-08-20)August 20, 1931
Pensacola, Florida, U.S.
DiedMarch 31, 2013(2013-03-31) (aged 81)
Crestview, Florida, U.S.
Political partyDemocratic
Alma materUniversity of Florida

William Dean Barrow (August 20, 1931 – March 31, 2013) was an American politician.[1] He served as a Democratic member for the 3rd district of the Florida Senate.[2][3]

Life and career

Barrow was born in Pensacola, Florida, the son of George Barron Sr. and Opal Colvin.[4] He attended the University of Florida, earning his B.A. and LL.B. degrees in 1953.[5] After earning his degrees, he served as a judge advocate in the United States Air Force for two years.[4]

In 1966, Barrow was elected to represent the 3rd district of the Florida Senate, succeeding John Angus McDonald. He served until 1972, when he was succeeded by Dempsey J. Barron.[2]

Death

Barrow died on March 31, 2013, in Crestview, Florida, at the age of 81.[4]

References

  1. ^ "Candidates Answer Questions". Tallahassee Democrat. Tallahassee Democrat. November 3, 1968. p. 14. Retrieved April 22, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
  2. ^ a b "The People of Lawmaking Florida 1822 – 2019", Florida Legislature, February 2019
  3. ^ "Florida Senators 1845-2001". Archived from the original on March 19, 2007. Retrieved April 22, 2023 – via Wayback Machine.
  4. ^ a b c "William Barrow Obituary (1931-2013)". Northwest Florida Daily News. April 3, 2013. Retrieved April 22, 2023.
  5. ^ "The Florida Senate 1967" (PDF). Florida Senate. Retrieved April 22, 2023.