Bill Pearce (politician)

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
(1894-11-29)November 29, 1894
Columbia, Alabama, U.S.
Died August 2, 1968(1968-08-02) (aged 73)
Palatka, Florida, U.S.
Political party Democratic
Children one
Residence East Palatka, Florida
Occupation farmer

Basil Charles "Bill" Pearce (November 29, 1894 – August 2, 1968) was an American politician in the state of Florida.

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

  1. "Florida Senators". uflib.ufl.edu. Retrieved September 21, 2014.
  2. 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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