Ben Clarence Williams (May 5, 1914 – May 1970) was an American politician who served as a Democratic member for the 9th district of the Florida House of Representatives.[1][2]
Ben Clarence Williams | |
|---|---|
 Williams in 1962 | |
| Member of the Florida House of Representatives from Gulf County | |
| In office 1962–1966 | |
| Member of the Florida House of Representatives from Bay–Gulf | |
| In office 1966–1967 | |
| Member of the Florida House of Representatives from the 9th district | |
| In office 1967–1968 | |
| Preceded by | District established |
| Succeeded by | Joe Chapman |
| Personal details | |
| Born | May 5, 1914 Port St. Joe, Florida, U.S. |
| Died | May 1970 (aged 56) |
| Political party | Democratic |
Biography
editWilliams was born in Port St. Joe, Florida. He was an electrician.[3]
In 1962, Williams was elected to the Florida House of Representatives.[2] In 1967, he was elected as the first representative for the newly-established 9th district. He served until 1968, when he was succeeded by Joe Chapman.[1][2]
Williams died in May 1970, at the age of 56.[4]
References
edit- ^ a b "House of Representatives". Archived from the original on January 13, 2018. Retrieved June 8, 2023 – via Wayback Machine.
- ^ a b c Ward, Robert (August 3, 2011). "Membership of the Florida House of Representatives by County 1845-2012" (PDF). Florida House of Representatives. Archived (PDF) from the original on March 16, 2022. Retrieved June 8, 2023 – via Wayback Machine.
- ^ The Florida Handbook, Peninsular Publishing Company, 1965, p. 421
- ^ "Ben Williams, ex-legislator". The Miami News. Miami, Florida. May 12, 1970. p. 25. Retrieved June 8, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
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