Duncan U. Fletcher
Duncan Upshaw Fletcher (January 6, 1859 – June 17, 1936) was an American lawyer and politician of the Democratic Party. Senator Fletcher was the longest-serving U.S. Senator in Florida's history. He also served two terms as Mayor of Jacksonville and served in the Florida House of Representatives.
Duncan Upshaw Fletcher | |
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Fletcher in 1910 | |
| United States Senator from Florida | |
| In office March 4, 1909 – June 17, 1936 | |
| Preceded by | William Hall Milton |
| Succeeded by | William Luther Hill |
| 21st & 25th Mayor of Jacksonville | |
| In office 1893–1895 | |
| Preceded by | Henry Robinson |
| Succeeded by | William M. Bostwick |
| In office 1901–1903 | |
| Preceded by | J. E. T. Bowden |
| Succeeded by | George M. Nolan |
| Personal details | |
| Born | January 6, 1859 Americus, Georgia, U.S. |
| Died | June 17, 1936 (aged 77) Washington, D.C., U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Anna Louis Paine |
| Alma mater | Vanderbilt University |
| Profession | Lawyer |
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