Cecil L. Bothwell Jr. (October 12, 1916 – March 5, 1998) was an American politician. He served as a Republican member for the 39th district of the Florida House of Representatives.[1][2]

Cecil L. Bothwell Jr.
Bothwell in 1970
Member of the Florida House of Representatives from the 39th district
In office
1968–1970
Preceded byJohn L. Ducker
Succeeded byHarvey H. Matthews
Personal details
Born(1916-10-12)October 12, 1916
East St. Louis, Illinois, U.S.
DiedMarch 5, 1998(1998-03-05) (aged 81)
Political partyRepublican
Alma materUniversity of Chicago
Northwestern University

Life and career

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Bothwell was born in East St. Louis, Illinois. He attended the University of Chicago and Northwestern University.[3]

In 1968, Bothwell was elected to represent the 39th district of the Florida House of Representatives, succeeding John L. Ducker. He served until 1970, when he was succeeded by Harvey H. Matthews.[1][2]

Bothwell died[4] on March 5, 1998, at the age of 81.

References

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  1. ^ a b "House of Representatives". Archived from the original on January 13, 2018. Retrieved September 9, 2023 – via Wayback Machine.
  2. ^ 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 September 9, 2023 – via Wayback Machine.
  3. ^ The Florida Handbook, Peninsular Publishing Company, 1969, p. 135
  4. ^ "Ex-lawmaker's soapbox was a sign of the times". Orlando Sentinel. Orlando, Florida. March 7, 1998. p. 83. Retrieved September 9, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.