Gwen Cherry
Gwendolyn Sawyer Cherry (August 27, 1923 – February 7, 1979) was an American politician in the state of Florida. She was a member of the Florida House of Representatives from the 106th district. The first African-American woman to win election to the Florida Legislature, she served from 1970 until 1979.
Gwen Cherry | |
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Cherry in 1978 | |
| Member of the Florida House of Representatives from the 106th district | |
| In office November 3, 1970 – February 7, 1979 | |
| Preceded by | Gerald A. Lewis |
| Succeeded by | Carrie Meek |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Gwendolyn Sawyer August 27, 1923 Miami, Florida, U.S. |
| Died | February 7, 1979 (aged 55) Tallahassee, Florida, U.S. |
| Spouse(s) | Robert Barnett (m. 1946; div. 1959), James L. Cherry (m. 1961; her death) |
| Children | Mary Elizabeth Barnett, William Barnett |
| Occupation | Member of the Florida House of Representatives |
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