Thomas Tracy Cobb
Thomas Tracy Cobb | |
|---|---|
 Cobb in 1947 | |
| Member of the Florida House of Representatives from Volusia County | |
| In office 1947–1956[1] | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | November 13, 1916 Washington, D.C., U.S. |
| Died | November 5, 2004 (aged 87) |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Alma mater | Stetson University |
Thomas Tracy Cobb (November 13, 1916 – November 5, 2004) was an American politician. He served as a Democratic member of the Florida House of Representatives.[1][2]
Life and career
[edit]Cobb was born in Washington, D.C.[3] He attended Stetson University, graduating in 1939 with a degree in law.[4] Cobb would go on to join his father at Cobb Cole Law Firm before taking over the practice seven months later upon his father's death. [5] He joined the US Navy in 1944 serving until 1945.
Cobb was elected as a representative to the Florida House of Representatives in 1947 serving to 1956.[1][2] During his time in office, Cobb helped to pass legislation to establish a special district in Daytona Beach which would later be the home of Daytona International Speedway.
Cobb died in November 2004[6] of pneumonia, at the age of 87.[7]
References
[edit]- ^ a b c "The People of Lawmaking Florida 1822 – 2019", Florida Legislature, February 2019
- ^ 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 August 20, 2023 – via Wayback Machine.
- ^ "Thomas Tracy Cobb". Tallahassee Democrat. Tallahassee, Florida. April 9, 1947. p. 11. Retrieved August 20, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ The Martindale-Hubbell Law Directory: Volumes 1-17, Martindale-Hubbell Law Directory, Incorporated, 2002
- ^ Watts, Mark A. (February 24, 2025). "Cobb Cole Law Firm Celebrates 100 Years of Legal Service". Fox 59. Retrieved May 4, 2025.
- ^ "Portrait of Democrat legislator Thomas Tracy Cobb". Florida Memory. Retrieved August 20, 2023.
- ^ "Thomas Cobb, 87, was 'white hat' lawyer with big clients, keen mind". Orlando Sentinel. Orlando, Florida. February 7, 2004. p. B6. Retrieved August 20, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
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