Bill Pearce (politician)
Basil Charles "Bill" Pearce (November 29, 1894 – August 2, 1968) was an American politician in the state of Florida.
B. C. "Bill" Pearce | |
|---|---|
 Pearce in 1947 | |
| Member of the Florida Senate | |
| In office 1947–1965 | |
| Member of the Florida House of Representatives | |
| In office 1933–1934 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Basil Charles Pearce November 29, 1894 Columbia, Alabama, U.S. |
| Died | August 2, 1968 (aged 73) Palatka, Florida, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Children | one |
| Residence | East Palatka, Florida |
| Occupation | farmer |
Pearce was born in Columbia, Alabama. He resided in East Palatka, Florida and was a farmer. Pearce also was a veteran of World War I, having served in France with the United States Army Corps of Engineers.[1] He served in the Florida State Senate from 1947 to 1965 as a Democratic member for the 26th district.[2] He also served briefly in the Florida House of Representatives, from 1933 to 1934.[3]
References
- "Florida Highways". J.E.Robinson. July 11, 1951 – via Google Books.
- "Florida Senators". uflib.ufl.edu. Retrieved September 21, 2014.
- Ward, Robert L. / Florida House of Representatives (2011). "Membership of the Florida House of Representatives by County, 1845-2012" (PDF). Retrieved December 11, 2011.
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