Background
Stokes, John Patrick was born on November 30, 1886 in Pensacola, Florida, United States. Son of John and Mary (Conlin) Stokes.
Stokes, John Patrick was born on November 30, 1886 in Pensacola, Florida, United States. Son of John and Mary (Conlin) Stokes.
Educated public schools and business college. Honorary Bachelor of Laws, University of Miami, Florida.
Began practice at Pensacola, 1904. Moved to Miami, Florida, 1923. Division solicitor F.E.C. Railway Company.
Member firm Loftin, Stokes & Calkins.
United States commissioner and Circuit Court commissioner. Member Florida House of Representatives, 1909, Senate, 1911-1913, 1919-1921, 23 (resigned).
Chairman joint legislative committee that investigated convict abuses in Florida. State's attorney 1st Florida Circuit, 1913-1917.
Member firm Loftin, Stokes & Calkins. Member Florida
Married Bertha Doctorate. Hendrix, August 18, 1906. Children: John P., Thomas Jefferson.