Merrill P. Barber
American politician
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Merrill P. Barber (December 18, 1910 – December 21, 1985) was the mayor of Vero Beach, Florida from December 10, 1947, to December 14, 1949. He was a member of the Florida Senate from the 12th District from 1954 to 1958 and from the 29th District from 1963 to 1968.
Preceded byEvans Crary
Succeeded byHarry J. Kicliter
Preceded byEdwin G. Fraser
Succeeded byBeth Johnson
Merrill P. Barber | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Florida Senate from the 12th District | |
| In office 1954–1958[1] | |
| Preceded by | Evans Crary |
| Succeeded by | Harry J. Kicliter |
| Member of the Florida Senate from the 29th District | |
| In office 1963–1968[1] | |
| Preceded by | Edwin G. Fraser |
| Succeeded by | Beth Johnson |
| 8th Mayor of Vero Beach, Florida | |
| In office December 10, 1947 – December 14, 1949 | |
| Preceded by | Alexander MacWilliam, Sr. |
| Succeeded by | Alexander MacWilliam, Sr. |
| Personal details | |
| Born | December 18, 1910[1] |
| Died | December 21, 1985 (aged 75)[1][2] |
| Party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Helen Clarkson Barber (m. March 9, 1931)[3] |
| Children | Helen C. Barber Stabile, Carolyn E. Barber |
He was born in Marshall, Missouri in 1911, the son of Merrill J Barber and Lelia E Barber. He came with his family to Vero Beach in 1913 at the age of three.[4]
He was President of the Indian River County Citrus Bank.
Legacy
- The Merrill P. Barber Bridge is named for him.
