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Merrill P. Barber (December 18, 1910 – December 21, 1985) was the mayor of Vero Beach, Florida from December 10, 1947, to December 14, 1949. He was a member of the Florida Senate from the 12th District from 1954 to 1958 and from the 29th District from 1963 to 1968.
Merrill P. Barber | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Florida Senate from the 12th District | |
| In office 1954–1958[1] | |
| Preceded by | Evans Crary |
| Succeeded by | Harry J. Kicliter |
| Member of the Florida Senate from the 29th District | |
| In office 1963–1968[1] | |
| Preceded by | Edwin G. Fraser |
| Succeeded by | Beth Johnson |
| 8th Mayor of Vero Beach, Florida | |
| In office December 10, 1947 – December 14, 1949 | |
| Preceded by | Alexander MacWilliam, Sr. |
| Succeeded by | Alexander MacWilliam, Sr. |
| Personal details | |
| Born | December 18, 1910[1] Marshall, Missouri[1] |
| Died | December 21, 1985 (aged 75)[1][2] Indian River County, Florida[2] |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Helen Clarkson Barber (m. March 9, 1931)[3] |
| Children | Helen C. Barber Stabile, Carolyn E. Barber |
| Residence(s) | Vero Beach, Florida |
He was born in Marshall, Missouri in 1911, the son of Merrill J Barber and Lelia E Barber. He came with his family to Vero Beach in 1913 at the age of three.[4]
He was President of the Indian River County Citrus Bank.
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- The Merrill P. Barber Bridge is named for him.
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