William H. Bevis | |
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![]() Bevis in 1970 | |
Member of the Florida House of Representatives from the 57th district | |
In office 1967–1970 | |
Preceded by | District established |
Succeeded by | Ray Mattox |
Personal details | |
Born | Two Egg, Florida, U.S. | March 20, 1920
Died | December 31, 2010 | (aged 90)
Political party | Democratic |
Alma mater | University of Tennessee |
William H. Bevis (March 20, 1920 – December 31, 2010) was an American politician. He served as a Democratic member for the 57th district of the Florida House of Representatives. [1] [2]
Bevis was born in Two Egg, Florida. He attended the University of Tennessee, earning a degree in accounting. [3]
Bevis served in the United States Army Air Forces in World War II. [4]
In 1967, Bevis was elected as the first representative for the newly established 57th district of the Florida House of Representatives. He served until 1970, opting to run for the position of commissioner for the Florida Public Service Commission. His seat was succeeded by Ray Mattox. [1] [2] Bevis was elected as a commissioner in 1970, holding the position until 1978, when he resigned. [5] [6]
Bevis died on December 31, 2010, at the age of 90. [7]
William H. Bevis | |
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![]() Bevis in 1970 | |
Member of the Florida House of Representatives from the 57th district | |
In office 1967–1970 | |
Preceded by | District established |
Succeeded by | Ray Mattox |
Personal details | |
Born | Two Egg, Florida, U.S. | March 20, 1920
Died | December 31, 2010 | (aged 90)
Political party | Democratic |
Alma mater | University of Tennessee |
William H. Bevis (March 20, 1920 – December 31, 2010) was an American politician. He served as a Democratic member for the 57th district of the Florida House of Representatives. [1] [2]
Bevis was born in Two Egg, Florida. He attended the University of Tennessee, earning a degree in accounting. [3]
Bevis served in the United States Army Air Forces in World War II. [4]
In 1967, Bevis was elected as the first representative for the newly established 57th district of the Florida House of Representatives. He served until 1970, opting to run for the position of commissioner for the Florida Public Service Commission. His seat was succeeded by Ray Mattox. [1] [2] Bevis was elected as a commissioner in 1970, holding the position until 1978, when he resigned. [5] [6]
Bevis died on December 31, 2010, at the age of 90. [7]