About Merrill P. Barber
Lived 1910 – 1985 (aged 75). Merrill P. Barber was an American politician.
Merrill P. Barber (December 18, 1910 – December 21, 1985) was the mayor of Vero Beach, Florida from December 10, 1947, to December 14, 1949. He was a member of the Florida Senate from the 12th District from 1954 to 1958 and from the 29th District from 1963 to 1968.
He was born in Marshall, Missouri in 1911 and was the son of Merrill J Barber and Lelia E Barber. He came with his family to Vero Beach in 1913 at the age of three.
He was President of the Indian River County Citrus Bank.
Legacy The Merrill P. Barber Bridge is named for him.
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Who was Merrill P. Barber?
Florida state senator and mayor (1910-1985)
When was Merrill P. Barber born?
Merrill P. Barber was born on 18 December 1910 in Marshall.
When did Merrill P. Barber die?
Merrill P. Barber died on 21 December 1985 in Indian River County.
What was Merrill P. Barber's occupation?
Merrill P. Barber was a politician.
What nationality was Merrill P. Barber?
Merrill P. Barber was American.
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