Hillsborough County FlArchives Biographies.....Stuart, Allen T. September 22, 1873 - 
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Source: Vol. II  pg.110-111 The Lewis Publishing Co. 1923
Author: History of Florida, Past and Present          

        ALLEN T. STUART. To the thoughtful it is not at all surprising that so
many of the statesmen are those who have achieved distinction practicing at the
bar, because the very qualifications and training which have enabled them to
rise above their associates are the ones absolutely necessary in order that
they properly represent the public in office. The record of ALLEN T. STUART as
one of the capable and resourceful lawyers of Tampa is such as to entitle him
to the consideration of his fellow citizens, for it shows that he is a man of
education, natural ability and integrity, and one who has the prosperity and
welfare of his city and district at heart. This was recognized and full
appreciation of his talents shown in his election to the General Assembly of
Florida, on the democratic ticket, in 1920, and he is still serving as a member
of its Lower House.
	ALLEN T. STUART was born in Broome County, New York, September 22, 
1873, a son of ALLEN C. and ELLEN (BLACKMER) STUART. The father died when about 
seventy-two years of age, but the mother still survives. They had two children,
of whom Allen T. is the younger.
	Growing up in his native County, ALLEN T. STUART attended its public 
schools, and then matriculated in Cornell University, and was graduated 
therefrom in 1894 with the degree of Bachelor of Philosophy, and in 1895 with 
that of Bachelor of Laws. Immediately after securing his degree he was admitted 
to the bar, and entered upon a general practice at Binghamton, New York. From 
1907 until 1916, he was located at Niagara Falls, New York. In the latter year 
he came to Florida, locating permanently at Tampa, where he has since built up 
a very large practice. Always active as a democrat, upon coming to Tampa he 
entered politics, became one of the leaders of his party, and was its logical 
candidate for the Legislature in 1920. Not only did he received the full 
support of his party, but also a gratifyingly large vote from the opposition 
party, and his actions since taking his seat proved the wisdom of the choice. 
Fraternally he maintains membership with the Masons, Odd Fellows and Knights of
Pythias, and is active in all of these orders. During the Spanish-American war
he served in Company M, Ninth Pennsylvania Volunteers, and rose to the rank of
a first lieutenant.
	In 1901 Mr. Stuart married MARGARET KRAUSS, of Buffalo, New York. Mr. 
and Mrs. Stuart have two children; IRVING and HERBERT. In addition to his other 
interests Mr. Stuart is secretary and treasurer of the Palm Craft Company, 
manufacturers of fine furniture; vice president of the G. & H. Motor Car 
Company, and owns stock in a number of other concerns, for he has a practical 
way of demonstrating his faith in the future of Tampa, which is to invest in 
its enterprises. He feels that the beginning has scarcely been made in the 
greatness of the city, county and state, and that he cannot do too much to aid 
in the wonderful work of developing the natural resources of this region. As a 
member of the First Presbyterian Church of Tampa, Mr. Stuart is bearing his 
part in the uplift work of his community, and in it, as in everything, he 
displays an earnest sincerity that is very convincing. As a lawyer he is 
learned, brilliant and forceful, as a citizen he is efficient and public-spirited,
and as a man he is upright, charitable and conscientious, and all of these qualities
he carries with him into his work as a legislature. Of his achievements in the halls
of legislation much has already been said and written, for he has been the active
and aggressive factor in securing the passage and enactment of numerous measures of
vast importance and benefit to this state, some of which during their passage
through the House met strenuous and determined opposition. In his support of any
movement tending towards the advancement and 
spirited, and as a man he is upright, charitable and conscientious, and all of 
these qualities he carries with him into his work as a legislature. Of his 
achievements in the halls of legislation much has already been said and 
written, for he has been the active and aggressive factor in securing the 
passage and enactment of numerous measures of vast importance and benefit to 
this state, some of which during their passage through the House met strenuous 
and determined opposition. In his support of any movement tending towards the 
advancement and upbuilding of the state or community Mr. Stuart became one of
the organizers and charter members of the Kiwanis Club of Tampa, and is now
serving as vice president of the same.


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