Background
Gurney, Edward John was born on January 12, 1914 in Portland, Maine, United States. Son of Edward J. and Nellie (Kennedy) Gurney.
Gurney, Edward John was born on January 12, 1914 in Portland, Maine, United States. Son of Edward J. and Nellie (Kennedy) Gurney.
Bachelor of Science, Colby College, 1935; Bachelor of Laws, Harvard, 1938; Master of Laws, Duke, 1948.
Practiced law in, New York City, 1938-1941; practiced law in, Winter Park, Florida, 1948-1996; member, 88th-90th congresses from 11th District Florida member, United States Senate from Florida, 1969-1975. City commissioner, Winter Park, 1952-1958, mayor, 1961-1962.
Served to lieutenant colonel Army of the United States, 1941-1946, European Theatre of Operations. Member American, Florida, New York bar associations.
Married Leeds Dye, May 1979. Children— Jill, Sarah.