Ernest Amos (politician)

Ernest Amos (1867 – February 13, 1943) was an American politician in Florida.

Early in his career he was a law clerk for Charles J. Perrenot.

He was elected to one term in the Florida House of Representatives in 1900 and then served as state auditor from 1904 until 1917.

[3] Amos was born 1867[3] and raised in Milton, Florida.

He died February 13, 1943, fighting a brush fire on his property, it was suspected he had suffered a heart attack.

Ernest Amos (1867-1943) from photograph of Florida Governor Cary A. Hardee and cabinet. December, 1921
Secretary of State R.A. Gray (standing) in office with Comptroller Ernest Amos (seated) in Tallahassee (circa 1930)