W.O. Bill Birchfield | |
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| Member of the Florida House of Representatives for the 21st district | |
| In office 1971–1974 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | William Otto Birchfield Jr. December 19, 1935 Mayo, Florida |
| Died | February 5, 2016 (aged 80) Jacksonville, Florida |
| Political party | Democrat |
| Spouse(s) | Anne Layton, divorced in 1995 Dana Lynn Ferrell 1997 – his death |
| Relations | Hal F.B. Birchfield, Ben Birchfield, James Birchfield Brothers |
| Children | Mary Anne, Meg, Bill & Frank |
| Residence(s) | Jacksonville, Florida |
| Alma mater | University of Florida |
| Occupation | Attorney |
William O. Birchfield Jr. (December 19, 1935 – February 5, 2016) was an American politician, lawyer, and civic leader in Jacksonville, Florida. He referred to himself as the "Duke of Mayo" from the small town (population less than 1,000) where he was born and raised.[1]
- ^ Daraskevich, Joe (6 February 2016). "William O. 'Bill' Birchfield, 1935–2016: Advocate for Dames Point bridge, Skyway". Florida Times Union. Retrieved 8 February 2016.