Francis A. Hendry
Francis Asbury "Berry" Hendry (November 19, 1833 – February 12, 1917) was a Florida cattle rancher, politician, and military officer in the Confederate States Army during the American Civil War. He was an influential figure amongst the Seminole living on reservations in Polk County, and near Fort Myers, Florida. Hendry was also a state senator for parts of Lee County, Hendry County, and Collier County (now Monroe County), as well as serving as a state representative for Lee County for six terms from 1893 to 1904. He was known by the nickname "Berry."
Francis Asbury Hendry | |
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| Member of the Second Constitutional Convention of Florida (1865) | |
| Member of the Florida Senate from the 28th District | |
| In office 1865–1867 | |
| Member of the Florida Senate from the 24th District | |
| In office 1875–1878 | |
| Member of the Florida House of Representatives from Lee County | |
| In office 1893–1904 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | November 19, 1833 Thomasville, Georgia |
| Died | February 12, 1917 (aged 83) Fort Myers, Florida |
| Relations | George W. Hendry (brother) |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | Confederate States of America |
| Rank | Captain |
| Unit | Cow Cavalry |
| Battles/wars | Third Seminole War |
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