S. D. Clarke Explained

S. D. Clarke
Office:Member of the Florida Senate
Term:1931–1965
Birth Name:Scott Dilworth Clarke
Birth Date:31 March 1881
Birth Place:Monticello, Florida, U.S.
Death Place:Monticello, Florida, U.S.
Party:Democratic
Occupation:attorney and bank president
Spouse:Carrie Bailey
Children:two
Residence:Monticello, Florida
Alma Mater:University of Virginia
South Florida Military Academy

Scott Dilworth "Dill" Clarke (March 31, 1881  - December 28, 1966) was an American politician in the state of Florida. A Democrat, he served in the Florida Senate including as its president.

Clarke was born in Monticello, Florida in 1881, to Thomas L. and Daisy (Bird) Clarke and was educated at South Florida Military College and the University of Virginia after he attended local schools in his hometown.[1] [2] He was an attorney and bank president.[3] Clarke served in the Florida State Senate from 1931 to 1965 as a Democratic member for the 31st district. In 1947, he was President of the Florida Senate.[4]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: fl/jefferson/bios/clarke58nbs. files.usgwarchives.net. October 11, 2016.
  2. Book: Florida Highways. Florida. State Road Dept. Florida Highway Patrol. 1946. 15. J.E.Robinson. October 11, 2016.
  3. Book: The Story of Florida. Cash, W.T.. 1938. 3. American historical society, Incorporated. October 11, 2016.
  4. Web site: Florida Senators. uflib.ufl.edu. September 21, 2014.