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T. Truett Ott

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T. Truett Ott
Ott in 1968
Member of the Florida Senate
In office
1966–1972
Judge of the Florida Second District Court of Appeal
In office
1977–1985
Personal details
Born(1920-10-25)October 25, 1920
Osyka, Mississippi, U.S.
DiedMay 14, 2005(2005-05-14) (aged 84)
Political partyDemocratic
Alma materHinds Junior College
University of Florida
OccupationJudge

T. Truett Ott (October 25, 1920 – May 14, 2005) was an American judge and politician.[1] He served as a Democratic member of the Florida Senate.[2]

Life and career

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Ott was born in Osyka, Mississippi. He attended Hinds Junior College and the University of Florida.[3]

Ott served in the Florida Senate from 1966 to 1972.[2][4]

In 1976, Ott was elected to serve as a judge for the Florida Second District Court of Appeal,[4] serving until 1985.[5]

Ott died on May 14, 2005,[6] at the age of 84.

References

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  1. ^ "Ott Won't Seek Re-Election". The Tampa Tribune. Tampa, Florida. April 26, 1972. p. 15. Retrieved June 7, 2023 – via Newspapers.com. Closed access icon
  2. ^ a b "The People of Lawmaking Florida 1822 – 2019", Florida Legislature, February 2019
  3. ^ "The Florida Senate 1966-68" (PDF). Florida Senate. Retrieved June 7, 2023.
  4. ^ a b "Judge T. Truett Ott". Florida Second District Court of Appeal. Retrieved June 7, 2023.
  5. ^ "Second District Court of Appeal Former Judges". Florida Second District Court of Appeal. Retrieved June 7, 2023.
  6. ^ "Thomas Ott Obituary (2005)". Tallahassee Democrat. May 16, 2005. Retrieved June 7, 2023.