Howell Lancaster

H. E. Lancaster
Lancaster in 1961
Member of the Florida House of Representatives from Gilchrist County
In office 1949–1968
Preceded by	Carl O. Drummond
Member of the Florida House of Representatives from the 15th district
In office 1968–1972
Preceded by	Leon N. McDonald Sr.
Succeeded by	Leon N. McDonald Sr.[1]
Personal details
Born	Howell Eugene Lancaster (1911-07-31)July 31, 1911 Eugene, Florida, U.S.
Died	January 5, 1972(1972-01-05) (aged 60)
Political party	Democratic
Alma mater	University of Florida

Howell Eugene Lancaster (July 31, 1911 – January 5, 1972) was an American politician. He served as a Democratic member of the Florida House of Representatives from 1949 to 1972.[1]

Life and career

Lancaster was born in Eugene, Florida. He attended the University of Florida.[2]

In 1949, Lancaster was elected to the Florida House of Representatives, succeeding Carl O. Drummond.[3] He served until 1968, when he was moved to the 15th district, succeeding Leon N. McDonald Sr.[1][3] He represented five counties.[4]

Lancaster died in January 1972 of a heart attack, at the age of 60.[2]

References

1. "House of Representatives". Archived from the original on January 13, 2018. Retrieved November 13, 2022 – via Wayback Machine.
2. "'Pork Chop' Leader Dies". Tampa Bay Times. St. Petersburg, Florida. January 6, 1972. p. 36. Retrieved November 30, 2022 – via Newspapers.com.
3. 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 November 13, 2022 – via Wayback Machine.
4. "Other Big Bend". Tallahassee Democrat. Tallahassee, Florida. November 13, 1968. p. 21. Retrieved November 13, 2022 – via Newspapers.com.