Bill Gillespie (politician)

William M. Gillespie (April 19, 1928 – July 5, 2008) was an American politician and attorney in the state of Florida.

Bill Gillespie
Member of the Florida House of Representatives
In office
1966–1972
Member of the Florida Senate
from the 10th district
In office
1973–1974[1]
Personal details
Born(1928-04-19)April 19, 1928
Daytona Beach, Florida
DiedJuly 5, 2008(2008-07-05) (aged 80)
New Smyrna Beach, Florida
Occupationattorney

Gillespie was born in Daytona Beach, Florida. He attended the University of Florida, Florida State University, and law school at Stetson University.[2] He served in the Florida House of Representatives from 1966 to 1972 for district 10. He is a member of the Democratic Party.[3] His father James U. Gillespie also served in the Florida House of Representatives from 1939 to 1941.[4]

References

  1. "Florida Senators". uflib.ufl.edu. Retrieved September 21, 2014.
  2. "Site Map :: Florida House of Representatives".
  3. Ward, Robert L. / Florida House of Representatives (2011). "Membership of the Florida House of Representatives by County, 1845-2012" (PDF). Retrieved December 11, 2011.
  4. "Obituary for: William Gillespie | Settle Wilder Funeral Home and Cremation Service". www.settlewilderfuneralhome.com. Archived from the original on 1 December 2014. Retrieved 26 January 2022.
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