R. W. Peaden (May 10, 1933 – March 8, 1999) was an American politician. He served as a Democratic member for the 2nd district of the Florida House of Representatives.[4][5]

R. W. Peaden
Peaden in 1972
Member of the Florida House of Representatives from the 2nd district
In office
1972–1976
Preceded byGordon Tyrrell
Succeeded byTom Patterson
Personal details
Born(1933-05-10)May 10, 1933
Milton, Florida, U.S.
DiedMarch 8, 1999(1999-03-08) (aged 65)
Political partyDemocratic[1]
SpouseBarbara Creel[2][3]

Life and career

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Peaden was born in Milton, Florida.[6]

In 1972, Peaden was elected to represent the 2nd district of the Florida House of Representatives, succeeding Gordon Tyrrell. He served until 1976, when he was succeeded by Tom Patterson.[4][5]

Peaden died in March 1999, at the age of 65.[2]

References

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  1. ^ "City Firemen May Get Overtime". Pensacola News Journal. Pensacola, Florida. March 1, 1974. p. 22. Retrieved February 11, 2022 – via Newspapers.com.  
  2. ^ a b "R.W. "Smokey" Peaden". Pensacola News Journal. Pensacola, Florida. March 10, 1999. p. 26. Retrieved February 11, 2022 – via Newspapers.com.  
  3. ^ "Ex-lawmaker guilty of cocaine charges". Tallahassee Democrat. Tallahassee Democrat. August 20, 1982. p. 33. Retrieved February 11, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.  
  4. ^ a b "House of Representatives". Archived from the original on January 13, 2018. Retrieved February 11, 2023 – via Wayback Machine.
  5. ^ 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 February 11, 2023 – via Wayback Machine.
  6. ^ The Clerk's Manual for the Use of the Legislature of the State of Florida, The State, 1974, p. 160