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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| President of the Florida Senate | |
| In office November 16, 1982 – November 20, 1984 | |
| Preceded by | W. D. Childers |
| Succeeded by | Harry Johnston |
| Member of the Florida Senate from the 12th district | |
| In office November 21, 1972 – November 20, 1990 | |
| Preceded by | Verle A. Pope |
| Succeeded by | Quillian S. Yancey |
| 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
editPeterson 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
editPeterson was elected to the Florida Senate in 1972 and was president from 1982 until 1984.[1][2][4]
Death
editHe 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.
