[FHStoday] TODAY IN FLORIDA HISTORY FOR DECEMBER 15

[Nick Wynne]

TODAY IN FLORIDA HISTORY
DECEMBER 15
1780            The Spanish, French and American military authorities, led 
by General George Washington, were planning a combined raid against British 
held Pensacola and the three colonies/states of Florida, Georgia and South 
Carolina.

1808            James Emilius Broome, the third governor of Florida October 
3, 1853-October 5, 1857) , was born today in Aiken County, South 
Carolina.  (For more information, see th entry for October 3).

1855            Liberty County, Florida's 32nd county, was created by the 
Legislature today.  It is named for the people who founded and built the 
United States.  Its county seat is Bristol.

1903            Nelson Poynter, editor and publisher of the St. Petersburg 
Times, was born today in Sullivan, Indiana.

1920            Florida's first Lions' Club was organized today at Orlando.

1926            The Miami Beach  Woman's Club was formed today.

1926            Ben F. Overton, long-time member of the Florida Supreme 
Court, was born today in Green Bay, Wisconsin.