About R. J. Floyd
R. J. Floyd was an American politician.
Robert J. Floyd (died 1860) was a lawyer who served as a state legislator in Florida. He served in the Florida House of Representatives and the Florida Senate representing Franklin County, Florida. He also served as President of the Florida Senate.
He was the son of Appalachicola pioneer settler Gabriel Floyd. In 1847 he issued a statement of protest to a taxation bill that passed in the state senate.
A wealthy man, he owned St. Vincent Island.
His only son, Gabriel Floyd, died in the American Civil War.
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Who was R. J. Floyd?
American politician (died 1860)
When did R. J. Floyd die?
R. J. Floyd died in 1860.
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R. J. Floyd was a politician.
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R. J. Floyd was American.
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