He gave one of his plantations to them, which became today’s Washington Oaks Park. He had 10 children, one of which, Louisa, married George Washington’s grandnephew, George L. He also was the first Hispanic elected to the US Congress. He was my ggggrand father and was the one who captured Chief Osceola during the 2 nd Seminole War. Pat Summerall, Bob Ross, Chesterfield Smith, Jack Kerouac, Jim Morrison, Park Trammell, Lawton Chiles, William and Mary Brickell, Ralph Renick, Ann Bishop, Bill Baggs, and Josef Hernandez.Īlso I think you left out an important one – Josef Hernandez (1788-1857). Played sideman to artists such and George Benson and Don McLean. Part of the soul jazz movement of the late 50`s and 60`s, recording a string of albums up to the 1980`s. Willis "Gator" Jackson Jazz saxophonist who was born in Miami and educated at U.M. Billed himself out of Sarasota, and was a longtime resident of Florida. "Macho Man" Randy Savage Often called "one of the greatest pro wrestlers who ever lived" by pundits, was a national TV star and became a pop culture icon in the 1980`s and 90`s. His most famous student being Hulk Hogan. Settled in Tampa in 1962 and trained many a household wrestling name out of the old Sportatorium in Tampa. Hiro Matsuda Professional wrestler who was the first Japanese to win a major singles title in America. Became a national televised star and household name. "The American Dream" Dusty Rhodes A fan favorite in the 1970`s and 80`s professional wrestling promotion, Championship Wrestling from Florida. His double bass can be heard on many jazz albums of the 50`s and 60`s. Sam Jones Another highly regarded jazz musician from Jacksonville who came to prominence along with his bandmate, Cannonball Adderley. SEE OUR LIST OF FAMOUS WOMEN IN FLORIDA HISTORYįAMOUS FLORIDIAN SUGGESTIONS FROM OUR READERSįats Navarro Highly influencial and famous jazz trumpeter of the 1940`s and 50`s who was born and raised in Key West. Yulee, Florida, and Levy County are named for him. He was the first Jewish Senator in United States history. He became prosperous in the railroad business. He was a politician who grew up in Florida on his family's extensive land holdings. Miami, South Florida, and Keys within 100 miles.
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