Hamilton D. Upchurch (September 25, 1925 – January 8, 2008) was an American politician. He served as a Democratic member for the 22nd and 28th district of the Florida House of Representatives.[1][2]

Hamilton D. Upchurch
Upchurch in 1984
Member of the Florida House of Representatives from the 28th district
In office
1978–1982
Preceded byGus Craig
Succeeded bySamuel P. Bell III
Member of the Florida House of Representatives from the 22nd district
In office
1982–1988
Preceded bySteve Pajcic
Succeeded byRoy E. Campbell
Personal details
Born(1925-09-25)September 25, 1925
DiedJanuary 8, 2008(2008-01-08) (aged 82)
Political partyDemocratic
ChildrenTracy W. Upchurch
ParentFrank D. Upchurch (father)
RelativesJohn J. Upchurch (grandfather)
Alma materUniversity of Florida

Life and career

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Upchurch was born September 25, 1925, in St. Augustine, Florida.[3] He attended the University of Florida and earned a degree in business administration followed by obtaining his Juris Doctor in 1951.[4][3]

In 1978, Upchurch was elected to represent the 28th district of the Florida House of Representatives, succeeding Gus Craig. He served until 1982, when he was succeeded by Samuel P. Bell III. In the same year, he was elected to represent the 22nd district, succeeding Steve Pajcic. He served until 1988, when he was succeeded by Roy E. Campbell.[1][2]

Upchurch died January 8, 2008, of cancer, at the age of 82.[3][5]

References

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  1. ^ 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 October 10, 2023 – via Wayback Machine.
  2. ^ a b "House of Representatives". Archived from the original on January 13, 2018. Retrieved October 10, 2023 – via Wayback Machine.
  3. ^ a b c "Frank D. Upchurch, Sr. and Hamilton D. Upchurch Endowment". University of Florida. Retrieved October 10, 2023.
  4. ^ The Clerk's Manual for the Use of the Legislature of the State of Florida, The State, 1986
  5. ^ "Upchurch, former state legislator, dies at 82". Florida Today. Cocoa, Florida. January 9, 2008. p. 14. Retrieved October 10, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.