Background
Drane, Herbert Jackson was born on June 20, 1863 in Franklin, Kentucky, United States. Son of Ossian A. and Josephine F. (Dickey) Drane.
real estate State Legislator company executive
Drane, Herbert Jackson was born on June 20, 1863 in Franklin, Kentucky, United States. Son of Ossian A. and Josephine F. (Dickey) Drane.
Public schools and by home study. Honorary Doctor of Laws, Florida Southern College, Lakeland, Florida, 1929.
Engaged in Insurance. profession, and grower of citrus fruits, 43 years. President, Keystone Developing Company. Director, Polk Bond & Mortgage Company, Lakeland, Florida, being one of founders and treasury of same.
Served as Mayor, Lakeland, Florida, for number of years. Company Commissioner. Chief Engrossing Clerk, Florida House of Representative, 1889- 1901.
Served as mayor of Lakeland and county commissioner, Polk County, Florida. Member Florida House of Representatives, 1903, Senate, 1913-1917 (president 2 years). Member 65th to 72d Congresses (1917-1933), 1st Florida District.
Member Federal Power Commission, 1933-1937. Member Army and Navy. Mason (32°), Elk, Woodman.
Drane Field, United States Army air base at Lakeland, named in his honor.
Married Mary Wright, December 31, 1885. Children: Ossian Wright (First lieutenant.