Jack M. Poorbaugh | |
|---|---|
 Poorbaugh in 1972 | |
| Member of the Florida House of Representatives from the 78th district | |
| In office March 1967 – November 1968 | |
| Preceded by | District established |
| Succeeded by | William G. James |
| Member of the Florida House of Representatives from the 77th district | |
| In office 1968–1976 | |
| Preceded by | Joseph W. H. Humphrey |
| Succeeded by | William J. Taylor |
| Personal details | |
| Born | November 3, 1919 Cleveland, Ohio, U.S. |
| Died | June 17, 1987 (aged 67) Brooksville, Florida, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Patty Sue[1] |
| Children | 5[1][2] |
| Alma mater | Case Western Reserve University Washington University in St. Louis |
Jack Poorbaugh (November 3, 1919[3] – June 17, 1987) was an American politician.[4] He served as a Republican member for the 77th and 78th district of the Florida House of Representatives.[5][6]
Poorbaugh was born in Cleveland, Ohio.[3][1] Poorbaugh attended Case Western Reserve University[1] and graduated from Washington University in St. Louis.[1] Poorbaugh served in the United States Marine Corps during World War II.[1] After being discharged, he served as an investigator for the United States Senate.[1] He also worked as a general contractor.[1] He moved to Florida in 1960.[3]
In 1967, Poorbaugh was elected as the first representative for the newly-established 78th district of the Florida House of Representatives. He served until 1968, when he was succeeded by William G. James. In the same year, he was elected to represent the 77th district, succeeding Joseph W. H. Humphrey. He served until 1976, when he was succeeded by William J. Taylor.[5][6]
Poorbaugh died in June 1987 in Brooksville, Florida, at the age of 67.[1]
- ^ a b c d e f g h i McClinchy, Bill (June 19, 1987). "Former state Rep. Poorbaugh". The Palm Beach Post. West Palm Beach, Florida. p. 29. Retrieved July 12, 2022 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Rep. Poorbaugh's New Home May Cost His Legislative Job". The Miami Herald. Miami, Florida. September 12, 1971. p. 91. Retrieved July 12, 2022 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ a b c The Clerk's Manual for the Use of the Legislature of the State of Florida, Florida: The State, 1978, p. 162
- ^ "Poor Bill By Poorbaugh". The Miami Herald. Miami, Florida. April 12, 1969. p. 69. Retrieved July 12, 2022 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ a b "House of Representatives". Archived from the original on January 13, 2018. Retrieved July 12, 2022 – via Wayback Machine.
- ^ a b Ward, Robert (August 3, 2011). "Membership of the Florida House of Representatives by County 1845-2012" (PDF). Florida House of Representatives. Archived (PDF) from the original on March 16, 2022. Retrieved July 12, 2022 – via Wayback Machine.
