Wendell H. Watson[1] (September 9, 1924 – April 16, 1989) was an American politician. He served as a Democratic member for the 51st district of the Florida House of Representatives.[2][3]
Wendell H. Watson | |
|---|---|
 Watson in 1974 | |
| Member of the Florida House of Representatives from the 51st district | |
| In office 1974–1976 | |
| Preceded by | Larry Libertore |
| Succeeded by | Gene Ready |
| Personal details | |
| Born | September 9, 1924 Howey-in-the-Hills, Florida, U.S. |
| Died | April 16, 1989 (aged 64) |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Alma mater | University of Florida Florida Southern College |
Life and career
editWatson was born in Howey-in-the-Hills, Florida. He attended the University of Florida and Florida Southern College.[4]
In 1974, Watson was elected to represent the 51st district of the Florida House of Representatives, succeeding Larry Libertore. He served until 1976, when he was succeeded by Gene Ready.[2][3]
Watson died[5] on April 16, 1989, at the age of 64.
References
edit- ^ "Lakeland Site Urged For Green Swamp Talks". Orlando Sentinel. Orlando, Florida. May 17, 1975. p. 7. Retrieved October 29, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ a b "House of Representatives". Archived from the original on January 13, 2018. Retrieved October 29, 2023 – via Wayback Machine.
- ^ a b 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 October 29, 2023 – via Wayback Machine.
- ^ The Clerk's Manual for the Use of the Legislature of the State of Florida, The State, 1974
- ^ "Obituaries". The Tampa Tribune. Tampa, Florida. April 18, 1989. p. 53. Retrieved October 29, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
