George Franklin Drew

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George Franklin Drew
Florida Governor George Franklin Drew.jpg
12th Governor of Florida
In office
January 2, 1877 – January 4, 1881
Lieutenant Noble A. Hull
Preceded by Marcellus Stearns
Succeeded by William D. Bloxham
Personal details
Born August 6, 1827
Alton, New Hampshire
Died September 26, 1900 (aged 73)
Jacksonville, Florida
Political party Democratic
Spouse(s) Amelia Dickens Drew

George Franklin Drew (August 6, 1827 – September 26, 1900) was the 12th Governor of the U.S. state of Florida.

Born in Alton, New Hampshire, he moved to the south, opening a machine shop in Columbus, Georgia in 1847. In 1865, he opened the largest sawmill in Florida in Ellaville. Elected at the end of Reconstruction on January 2, 1877, he set about to increase the economy of Florida while cutting expenses. He left office on January 4, 1881, returning to the lumber business. He settled in Jacksonville, where he died on September 26, 1900.

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Political offices
Preceded by Governor of Florida
January 2, 1877 - January 4, 1881
Succeeded by
William D. Bloxham


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