William L. Gibson Explained

William L. Gibson
Birth Date:3 October 1906
Birth Place:Huntington, West Virginia, U.S.
Office:Member of the Florida House of Representatives from the 45th district
Term Start:1967
Term End:1972
Preceded:District established
Succeeded:F. Eugene Tubbs
Office1:Member of the Florida House of Representatives from the 38th district
Term Start1:1972
Term End1:1976
Preceded1:Eugene Mooney
Succeeded1:Lawrence R. Kirkwood
Party:Democratic
Republican
Alma Mater:University of Maryland
George Washington University

William L. Gibson (October 3, 1906 – May 21, 1987) was an American politician who served as a Republican member for the 38th and 45th district of the Florida House of Representatives.[1] [2]

Life and career

Gibson was born in Huntington, West Virginia. He attended the University of Maryland and George Washington University.

In 1967, Gibson was elected as the first representative for the newly established 45th district of the Florida House of Representatives. He served until 1972, when he was succeeded by F. Eugene Tubbs. In the same year, he was elected to represent the 38th district, succeeding Eugene Mooney. He served until 1976, when he was succeeded by Lawrence R. Kirkwood.

Gibson died on May 21, 1987, at the age of 80.[3]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: House of Representatives. October 12, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20180113095046/http://www.uflib.ufl.edu/fefdl/florida/House19672001.html. January 13, 2018. live. Wayback Machine.
  2. Web site: Membership of the Florida House of Representatives by County 1845–2012. Robert. Ward. August 3, 2011. Florida House of Representatives. October 12, 2024. 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: Former lawmaker William Gibson dies. Tallahassee Democrat. Tallahassee, Florida. May 24, 1987. October 12, 2024. 54. Newspapers.com.