William H. Roundtree Explained

William H. Roundtree
Birth Date:30 July 1921
Birth Place:Alachua County, Florida, U.S.
Office:Member of the
Florida House of Representatives
from Brevard County
Preceded:Jim Dressler
Term Start:1965
Term End:1966
Party:Democratic
Alma Mater:University of Georgia
Northwestern State University
Lon Morris College

William H. Roundtree (July 30, 1921 - January 19, 2000)[1] was an American politician. He served as a Democratic member of the Florida House of Representatives.[2]

Life and career

Roundtree was born in Alachua County, Florida. He attended Melrose Florida High School, Aviation Machinist School, the University of Georgia, Northwestern State University and Lon Morris College. He served in the United States Navy.[3]

In 1965, Roundtree was elected to the Florida House of Representatives, succeeding Jim Dressler, serving until 1966.

Roundtree was a member of the Democratic Executive Committee of Brevard County, Florida.[4]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Collection ID is exactly "11" AND Subject - Person is exactly "Roundtree, Bill, 1921-2000.". Florida Memory. December 11, 2022.
  2. Web site: Membership of the Florida House of Representatives by County 1845-2012. Robert. Ward. August 3, 2011. Florida House of Representatives. December 11, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220316034642/https://www.myfloridahouse.gov/FileStores/Web/HouseContent/Approved/Public%20Guide/Uploads/Documents/house_counties_final.pdf. March 16, 2022. live. Wayback Machine.
  3. News: (untitled brief). Orlando Evening Star. Orlando, Florida. November 7, 1966. December 11, 2022. 21. Newspapers.com.
  4. News: GOP Claims Anti-Johnson Suit Politics. Florida Today. Cocoa, Florida. March 26, 1971. December 11, 2022. 2B. Newspapers.com.