Hamilton D. Upchurch Explained

Hamilton D. Upchurch
Birth Date:25 September 1925
Office:Member of the Florida House of Representatives from the 28th district
Term Start:1978
Term End:1982
Preceded:Gus Craig
Succeeded:Samuel P. Bell III
Office1:Member of the Florida House of Representatives from the 22nd district
Term Start1:1982
Term End1:1988
Preceded1:Steve Pajcic
Succeeded1:Roy E. Campbell
Party:Democratic
Alma Mater:University of Florida
Parents:Frank D. Upchurch (father)
Relatives:John J. Upchurch (grandfather)
Children:Tracy W. Upchurch

Hamilton D. Upchurch (September 25, 1925 – January 8, 2008) was an American politician. He served as a Democratic member for the 22nd and 28th district of the Florida House of Representatives.[1] [2]

Life and career

Upchurch was born September 25, 1925, in St. Augustine, Florida. He attended the University of Florida and earned a degree in business administration followed by obtaining his Juris Doctor in 1951.

In 1978, Upchurch was elected to represent the 28th district of the Florida House of Representatives, succeeding Gus Craig. He served until 1982, when he was succeeded by Samuel P. Bell III. In the same year, he was elected to represent the 22nd district, succeeding Steve Pajcic. He served until 1988, when he was succeeded by Roy E. Campbell.

Upchurch died January 8, 2008, of cancer, at the age of 82.[3] [4]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Membership of the Florida House of Representatives by County 1845–2012. Robert. Ward. August 3, 2011. Florida House of Representatives. October 10, 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.
  2. Web site: House of Representatives. October 10, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20180113095046/http://www.uflib.ufl.edu/fefdl/florida/House19672001.html. January 13, 2018. live. Wayback Machine.
  3. Web site: Frank D. Upchurch, Sr. and Hamilton D. Upchurch Endowment. University of Florida. October 10, 2023.
  4. News: Upchurch, former state legislator, dies at 82. Florida Today. Cocoa, Florida. January 9, 2008. October 10, 2023. 14. Newspapers.com.