Background
STOKES, John Edward was born on May 6, 1888 in Henry Company, Alabama, United States.
STOKES, John Edward was born on May 6, 1888 in Henry Company, Alabama, United States.
Law School, University of Florida.
Admitted to Florida Bar, 1916. Served as Company Attorney, Bay Company, 1921-1930. Elected to Florida House of Representative 1918, serving four consecutive terms of two years each.
Chairman, Good Roads Committee in House, 1923. Sponsored bill creating and designating the Gulf Coast Highway of Florida. Speaker Pro Tern of House 1925, re-elected for 1929 Session.
Member: F. and Master of Arts, Chapter, Knight Templar. Shrine; Elks. Club: Kiwanis.
Spouse Adylin L. Pierce, January 8, 1910, Gracevilie, Florida.