Irlo Bronson Sr.

Irlo Bronson Sr.
Member of the Florida House of Representatives
from the Osceola County district
In office
1943–1951
Member of the Florida Senate
from the 33rd district
In office
1953–1966
Personal details
Born(1900-08-03)August 3, 1900
Kissimmee, Florida
DiedMarch 3, 1973(1973-03-03) (aged 72)
Kissimmee, Florida
Political partyDemocratic
SpouseFlora Belle Bass
ChildrenInelle Bronson Kelley Dyer (1928–1996)
Irlo Overstreet Bronson Jr.
(1936–2017)
RelativesE. L. D. Overstreet (maternal grandfather)

Irlo Overstreet Bronson Sr. (August 3, 1900 – March 3, 1973) was an American Democratic politician, rancher and land owner in the state of Florida.[1] Bronson is perhaps best known for selling land to Walt Disney as part of the construction of Florida's Walt Disney World.

  1. ^ Kestenbaum, Lawrence (2006). "Index to Politicians: Bronson". Political Graveyard. Lawrence Kestenbaum. Retrieved May 29, 2011.