Alex Akerman Jr. Explained

Alex Akerman Jr.
Birth Date:12 January 1910
Birth Place:Macon, Georgia, U.S.
Office:Member of the
Florida House of Representatives
from Orange County
Term Start:1947
Term End:1948
Party:Republican[1]
Parents:Alexander Akerman (father)
Relatives:Amos T. Akerman (grandfather)
Alma Mater:Mercer University
Columbia University
University of Florida

Alex Akerman Jr. (January 12, 1910 – April 4, 1998) was an American politician. He served as a Republican member of the Florida House of Representatives.[2]

Life and career

Akerman was born in Macon, Georgia. He attended Mercer University, Columbia University and the University of Florida.

Akerman served in the Florida House of Representatives from 1947 to 1948.

Akerman served as a delegate to the 1948 Republican National Convention.[3]

Akerman died on April 4, 1998, at the age of 88.[4]

Notes and References

  1. News: Akerman Is Declared Seat Victor. The Miami Herald. Miami, Florida. December 10, 1946. August 6, 2023. 5. Newspapers.com.
  2. Web site: Membership of the Florida House of Representatives by County 1845–2012. Robert. Ward. August 3, 2011. Florida House of Representatives. August 6, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20220316034642/https://www.myfloridahouse.gov/FileStores/Web/HouseContent/Approved/Public%20Guide/Uploads/Documents/house_counties_final.pdf. March 16, 2022. live. Wayback Machine.
  3. Web site: Chapin . Linda . 2016-02-09 . Groveland Four lawyer deserves belated respect . 2023-11-25 . Orlando Sentinel . en-US.
  4. News: Alexander Akerman Jr.. Orlando Sentinel. Orlando, Florida. April 6, 1998. August 6, 2023. 16. Newspapers.com.