| George Franklin Drew | |
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12th Governor of Florida
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| In office January 2, 1877 – January 4, 1881 |
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| Preceded by | Marcellus Stearns |
| Succeeded by | William D. Bloxham |
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| Born | August 6, 1827 Alton, New Hampshire |
| Died | December 26, 1900 Jacksonville, Florida |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse(s) | Amelia Dickens Drew |
George Franklin Drew (August 6, 1827 – September 26, 1900) was the twelfth governor of the U.S. state of Florida.
Born in Alton, New Hampshire, he moved to the south, opening a machine shop in Columbus, Georgia in 1847. In 1865, he opened the largest sawmill in Florida in Ellaville. Elected at the end of Reconstruction on January 2, 1877, he set about to increase the economy of Florida while cutting expenses. He left office on January 4, 1881, returning to the lumber business. He settled in Jacksonville, where he died on September 26, 1900.
External links
- Official Governor's portrait and biography from the State of Florida
- Last Letter of Governor George Franklin Drew From the State Library & Archives of Florida.
- George Franklin Drew at Find a Grave
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| Preceded by Marcellus L. Stearns |
Governor of Florida January 2, 1877 - January 4, 1881 |
Succeeded by William D. Bloxham |
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