Joe Chapman (politician)

Joe Chapman (August 4, 1938[2] – December 11, 2016) was an American politician. He served as a Democratic member for the 9th district of the Florida House of Representatives.[3][4]

Joe Chapman
Chapman in 1968
Member of the Florida House of Representatives from the 9th district
In office
1968–1972
Preceded byBen Clarence Williams
Succeeded byBilly Joe Rish
Personal details
Born(1938-08-04)August 4, 1938
DiedDecember 11, 2016(2016-12-11) (aged 78)
Political partyDemocratic[1]
Alma materUniversity of Florida
University of Florida College of Law

Life and career

Chapman attended the University of Florida and the University of Florida College of Law.[5]

In 1968, Chapman was elected to represent the 9th district of the Florida House of Representatives, succeeding Ben Clarence Williams. He served until 1972, when he was succeeded by Billy Joe Rish.[3][4]

Chapman died in December 2016,[5] at the age of 78.

References

  1. "Panama City Candidate Is Back Home". Tallahassee Democrat. Tallahassee Democrat. November 15, 1968. p. 3. Retrieved March 12, 2023 via Newspapers.com. closed access
  2. The Florida Handbook, Peninsular Publishing Company, 1969, p. 136
  3. "House of Representatives". Archived from the original on January 13, 2018. Retrieved March 12, 2023 via Wayback Machine.
  4. 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 March 12, 2023 via Wayback Machine.
  5. "Joseph Fleming "Joe" Chapman, III". Wilson Funeral Home. Retrieved March 12, 2023.


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