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]
William H. Bevis | |
|---|---|
 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 | March 20, 1920 Two Egg, Florida, U.S. |
| Died | December 31, 2010 (aged 90) |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Alma mater | University of Tennessee |
Life and career
editBevis 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]
References
edit- ^ 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 November 18, 2023 – via Wayback Machine.
- ^ a b "House of Representatives". Archived from the original on January 13, 2018. Retrieved November 18, 2023 – via Wayback Machine.
- ^ The Florida Handbook, Peninsular Publishing Company, 1977, p. 232
- ^ "FOR PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSIONER". Tampa Bay Times. October 29, 1970. p. 119.
- ^ "Election Results Show Florida Voter Patterns". Ledger-Enquirer. United Press International. November 10, 1970. p. 10. Retrieved November 18, 2023.
- ^ "PSC". The Tampa Tribune. April 1, 1978. p. 7. Retrieved November 18, 2023.
- ^ "William Hinson "Bill" Bevis, Sr". Bevis Funeral Home. Retrieved November 18, 2023.
