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Ben Clarence Williams

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Ben Clarence Williams
Williams in 1962
Member of the Florida House of Representatives
In office
1962–1967
Member of the Florida House of Representatives from the 9th district
In office
1967–1968
Preceded byDistrict established
Succeeded byJoe Chapman
Personal details
Born(1914-05-05)May 5, 1914
Port St. Joe, Florida, U.S.
DiedMay 1970 (aged 56)
Political partyDemocratic

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]

Biography

Williams 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

  1. ^ a b "House of Representatives". Archived from the original on January 13, 2018. Retrieved June 8, 2023 – via Wayback Machine.
  2. ^ 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.
  3. ^ The Florida Handbook, Peninsular Publishing Company, 1965, p. 421
  4. ^ "Ben Williams, ex-legislator". The Miami News. Miami, Florida. May 12, 1970. p. 25. Retrieved June 8, 2023 – via Newspapers.com. Open access icon