John Lovic Crawford (died January 24, 1902) was a doctor, state legislator, and Florida Secretary of State. Crawfordville, Florida is named for him.[1]
He was born in Greene County, Georgia.[2]
Crawford was elected to the Florida House of Representatives in 1847, served in the Florida State Senate for several terms between 1868 and 1880,[2] and served as Florida Secretary of State from 1881 until his death in 1902.[3] He was succeeded as Florida Secretary of State by his son Henry Clay Crawford.[1] He was photographed with other state leaders on the steps of the state capitol in 1885.[4]
He married Elizabeth E. Walker in 1848.[2]
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Preceded by Frederick W. A. Rankin, Jr. |
Secretary of State of Florida 1881–1902 |
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Secretary of Territory (1822–45) |
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Secretary of State (since 1845) |
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