Dempsey_J._Barron

Dempsey J. Barron

Dempsey J. Barron

American politician (1922–2001)

Dempsey James Barron (March 5, 1922 – July 7, 2001) was an American attorney, businessman, rancher, and politician. He served as President Pro-Tempore of the Senate from 1967-1968 President of the Florida Senate from 1975–1976. He also was a long-standing Chairman of the Senate Rules Committee. He died of complications from Alzheimer's disease, Parkinson's disease and heart problems on July 7, 2001.[1][2]

Quick Facts President of the Florida Senate, Preceded by ...

He was born in Andalusia, Alabama. He was living in Florida in 1924.[3]

Education

Barron attended Florida State University and also the University of Florida College of Law.

Career

He served in the U.S. Navy.[3]

References

  1. [1]
    "Dempsey Barron dead at 79 , barron, senate, years - News". The News Herald. Archived from the original on 2012-06-01. Retrieved 2011-12-12.
  2. [2]
    "State: Dempsey Barron dead at 79". Sptimes.com. Retrieved 2011-12-12.
  3. [3]
    https://www.flsenate.gov/UserContent/Publications/SenateHandbooks/pdf/76-78_Senate_Handbook.pdf
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