Henry Sayler (Florida politician)
Henry Benton Sayler (January 16, 1921 – May 26, 2021) was an American politician in the state of Florida who served as a Member of the Florida Senate from 1967 to 1971 and again from 1973 to 1978.
Henry B. Sayler | |
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| Member of the Florida Senate | |
| In office 1967–1971 1973–1978 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | January 16, 1921 Savannah, Georgia, U.S. |
| Died | May 26, 2021 (aged 100) Florida, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse(s) | Wyline Chapman
(m. 1947; died 2020) |
| Children | 4 |
| Alma mater | United States Military Academy |
| Occupation | President of Security Planning of Florida Inc. |
Sayler was born in Georgia in January 1921, and moved to Florida in 1941. He attended the United States Military Academy where he attained a Bachelor of Science degree in 1943. He also served in World War II in the US Army Air Forces.[1] Sayler served in the Florida State Senate from 1967 to 1971 and 1973 to 1978, as a member of the Republican Party (20th district and 21st district).[2][3] Sayler married Wyline Chapman in 1947. She predeceased him in July 2020, aged 95.[4] Sayler turned 100 in January 2021[5] and died in May.[6]
References
- "The Evening Independent - Google News Archive Search".
- "Florida Senators". uflib.ufl.edu. Retrieved September 21, 2014.
- Florida Senate Handbook 1976–78
- Wyline Sayler obituary
- St. Pete WWII Hero Celebrates 100th Birthday
- Henry Sayler obituary
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