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Simon Barclay Conover

Simon Barclay Conover served as a senator for Florida (1873-1879).

  • Republican
  • Florida
  • Former
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Role Senator

Current assignment referenced in the congressional directory.

State Florida

Representing constituents across the Florida delegation.

Service period 1873-1879

Years of public service formally recorded.

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Biography

Simon Barclay Conover served as a Senator from Florida in the United States Congress from 1873 to 1879. A member of the Republican Party, Simon Barclay Conover contributed to the legislative process during 1 term in office.

Simon Barclay Conover’s service in Congress occurred during a significant period in American history. As a member of the Senate, Simon Barclay Conover participated in the democratic process and represented the interests of constituents.

Simon Barclay Conover (September 23, 1840 – April 19, 1908) was an American physician and politician who served as a delegate to Florida’s 1868 Constitutional Convention, state treasurer, state legislator, and U.S. Senator from Florida. He served in the Florida House of Representatives including as Speaker. He was a Republican.

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