A. C. Croom
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Alonzo Church Croom (December 1, 1845 – February 7, 1912) was an American politician who served as Comptroller of Florida from 1901 until 1912.[1][2]
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Alonzo Church Croom | |
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Comptroller of Florida | |
In office 1901–1912 | |
Preceded by | William H. Reynolds |
Succeeded by | William V. Knott |
Personal details | |
Born | (1845-12-01)December 1, 1845 Quincy, Florida |
Died | February 7, 1912(1912-02-07) (aged 66) Ocala, Florida |
Spouse |
Maria Bond (m. 1870) |
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His father, George Alexander Croom, owned the Casa de Laga Plantation in Tallahassee, and his mother was the daughter of University of Georgia president Alonzo Church[3] for whom he was named. He was born near Quincy, Florida.[4] Hardy Bryan Croom was his older brother.[5]
He married Maria Bond on April 26, 1870. They had children.[6]
He died December 7, 1912, in Ocala, Florida, and was survived by his wife, son, and daughter.[7]