About Wilson Carraway
Lived 1904 – 1972 (aged 68). Wilson Carraway was an American businessperson and politician.
Franklin Wilson Carraway (October 16, 1904 – November 7, 1972) was an American politician in the state of Florida.
He served in the Florida State Senate from 1955 to 1965 as a Democratic member for the 8th district. From 1962 to 1963, he was president of the Senate. He also served briefly in the Florida House of Representatives, from 1945 to 1950. He was a member of the Pork Chop Gang, a group of legislators from rural areas that dominated the state legislature due to malapportionment and used their power to engage in McCarthyist tactics.
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Who was Wilson Carraway?
American politician (1904-1972)
When was Wilson Carraway born?
Wilson Carraway was born on 16 October 1904 in Tallahassee.
When did Wilson Carraway die?
Wilson Carraway died on 7 November 1972 in Leon County.
What was Wilson Carraway's occupation?
Wilson Carraway was a businessperson and politician.
What nationality was Wilson Carraway?
Wilson Carraway was American.
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