Newton Curtis Peterson Jr. (August 23, 1922 – July 19, 1996)[1][2] was a Florida state senator, nurseryman, and registered landscape architect.
N. Curtis Peterson | |
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| Member of the Florida Senate from the 12th district | |
| In office 1972–1990 | |
| President of the Florida Senate | |
| In office 1982–1984 | |
| Preceded by | W. D. Childers |
| Succeeded by | Harry Johnston |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Newton Curtis Peterson Jr. August 23, 1922 Lakeland, Florida, U.S. |
| Died | July 19, 1996 (aged 73) Lakeland, Florida, U.S. |
| Political party | Democrat |
| Spouse | Ethel Schultz |
| Children | Curtis III, Peter |
| Profession | Nurseryman, landscape architect |
Early life and education edit
Peterson was born in Lakeland, Florida. He Graduated Lakeland High School in 1940 and then attended George Washington University and Florida Southern College. He also served in the United States Coast Guard on convoy duty during World War II.[2][3]
Career edit
Peterson was elected to the Florida Senate in 1972 and was president from 1982 until 1984.[1][2][4]
Death edit
He died July 19, 1996 during an operation on his heart at Lakeland Regional Health Medical Center.[4]
References edit
- ^ a b "The Florida Senate 1982–84" (PDF). Florida Senate. Archived (PDF) from the original on 8 November 2023. Retrieved 19 March 2024.
- ^ a b c "Curtis Peterson". Florida Memory. Retrieved 15 January 2024.
- ^ "The Florida Senate 1972–74" (PDF). Florida Senate. Archived (PDF) from the original on 8 November 2023. Retrieved 19 March 2024.
- ^ a b "Respected lawmaker mourned". The Tampa Tribune. 24 July 1996. p. 16. Retrieved 15 January 2024.
