Howell Eugene Lancaster (July 31, 1911 – January 5, 1972) was an American politician. He served as a Democratic member of the Florida House of Representatives from 1949 to 1972.[1]
H. E. Lancaster | |
|---|---|
 Lancaster in 1961 | |
| Member of the Florida House of Representatives from Gilchrist County | |
| In office 1949–1968 | |
| Preceded by | Carl O. Drummond |
| Member of the Florida House of Representatives from the 15th district | |
| In office 1968–1972 | |
| Preceded by | Leon N. McDonald Sr. |
| Succeeded by | Leon N. McDonald Sr.[1] |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Howell Eugene Lancaster July 31, 1911 Eugene, Florida, U.S. |
| Died | January 5, 1972 (aged 60) |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Alma mater | University of Florida |
Life and career edit
Lancaster was born in Eugene, Florida. He attended the University of Florida.[2]
In 1949, Lancaster was elected to the Florida House of Representatives, succeeding Carl O. Drummond.[3] He served until 1968, when he was moved to the 15th district, succeeding Leon N. McDonald Sr.[1][3] He represented five counties.[4]
Lancaster died in January 1972 of a heart attack, at the age of 60.[2]
References edit
- ^ a b c "House of Representatives". Archived from the original on January 13, 2018. Retrieved November 13, 2022 – via Wayback Machine.
- ^ a b "'Pork Chop' Leader Dies". Tampa Bay Times. St. Petersburg, Florida. January 6, 1972. p. 36. Retrieved November 30, 2022 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ 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 November 13, 2022 – via Wayback Machine.
- ^ "Other Big Bend". Tallahassee Democrat. Tallahassee, Florida. November 13, 1968. p. 21. Retrieved November 13, 2022 – via Newspapers.com.
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