Donald H. Reed Jr.
Donald H. Reed Jr. | |
|---|---|
Reed in 1971 | |
| Member of the Florida House of Representatives from Palm Beach County | |
| In office 1963–1967 | |
| Member of the Florida House of Representatives from the 76th district | |
| In office 1967–1972 | |
| Preceded by | District established |
| Succeeded by | Chuck Nergard |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Donald Harry Reed Jr. February 28, 1933 East Liverpool, Ohio, U.S. |
| Died | November 28, 1996 (aged 63) Oklahoma, U.S. |
| Party | Republican |
| Alma mater | Ohio State University University of Florida |
Donald Harry Reed Jr. (February 28, 1933 – November 28, 1996) was an American politician.[1][2][3] A member of the Republican Party, he served in the Florida House of Representatives from 1963 to 1972.[4][5]
Life and career
Reed was born in East Liverpool, Ohio, the son of Donald Sr. and Elfreda Reed.[6] He attended Ohio State University, earning his B.A. degree in 1957. He also attended the University of Florida, earning his LLB degree in 1960,[7] which after earning his degrees, he worked as an attorney in Boca Raton, Florida.[8]
Reed served in the Florida House of Representatives from 1963 to 1972.[4][5]
Death
Reed died on November 28, 1996, of a cerebral hemmorage in Oklahoma, at the age of 63.[9]
References
- ^ Morris, Mona (August 27, 1966). "Salvage Rulings Opposed". The Miami Herald. Miami, Florida. p. 77. Retrieved June 30, 2022 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Rep. Davis New Appointee To Platform Group". The Orlando Sentinel. Orlando, Florida. July 23, 1968. p. 36. Retrieved June 30, 2022 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ Anderson, Laird (May 26, 1971). "Off-track betting bill hits snag". The Miami News. Miami, Florida. p. 28. Retrieved June 30, 2022 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ a b "House of Representatives". Archived from the original on January 13, 2018. Retrieved June 30, 2022 – via Wayback Machine.
- ^ 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 30, 2022 – via Wayback Machine.
- ^ "Donald Reed Jr". 1940 United States Federal Census. Retrieved July 5, 2025 – via Ancestry.com. (subscription required)
- ^ The Florida Handbook, Peninsular Publishing Company, 1969, p. 145
- ^ "Rep. Reed to Push Bafalis Campaign". The News-Press. Fort Myers, Florida. July 4, 1972. p. 8. Retrieved June 30, 2022 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Pioneer of Fla. Republican Party, Donald Reed, dies at 63". The Palm Beach Post. West Palm Beach, Florida. November 30, 1996. p. 122. Retrieved July 13, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.