Sidney Johnston Catts
Sidney Johnston Catts | |
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| 22nd Governor of Florida | |
| In office January 2, 1917 – January 4, 1921 | |
| Preceded by | Park Trammell |
| Succeeded by | Cary A. Hardee |
| Personal details | |
| Born | July 31, 1863 Pleasant Hill, Alabama, C.S.A |
| Died | March 9, 1936 (aged 72) DeFuniak Springs, Florida, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Other political affiliations | Prohibition |
| Spouse | Alice May Campbell |
| Children | 4 |
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| Relatives | William D. Bloxham (first cousin) |
Sidney Johnston Catts (July 31, 1863 – March 9, 1936) was an American politician, businessman, and anti-Catholic activist. He served as the 22nd governor of Florida from 1917 to 1921 as a member of the Prohibition Party, despite being a Democrat for most of his career. He became involved in criminal procedures due to his activities as governor and for business activities. Although he was later acquitted, he went bankrupt in the process.