Bill Pearce (politician)

Basil Charles "Bill" Pearce (November 29, 1894 – August 2, 1968) was an American politician in the state of Florida.

B. C. "Bill" Pearce
Pearce in 1947
Member of the Florida Senate from the 26th district
In office
1947–1965
Member of the
Florida House of Representatives
from Putnam County
In office
1933–1934
Personal details
Born
Basil Charles Pearce

(1894-11-29)November 29, 1894
Columbia, Alabama, U.S.
DiedAugust 2, 1968(1968-08-02) (aged 73)
Palatka, Florida, U.S.
Political partyDemocratic
Childrenone
ResidenceEast Palatka, Florida
Occupationfarmer

Pearce was born in Columbia, Alabama. He resided in East Palatka, Florida and was a farmer. Pearce also was a veteran of World War I, having served in France with the United States Army Corps of Engineers.[1] He served in the Florida State Senate from 1947 to 1965 as a Democratic member for the 26th district.[2] He also served briefly in the Florida House of Representatives, from 1933 to 1934.[3]

References

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  1. ^ "Florida Highways". J.E.Robinson. July 11, 1951 – via Google Books.
  2. ^ "Florida Senators". uflib.ufl.edu. Retrieved September 21, 2014.
  3. ^ Ward, Robert L. / Florida House of Representatives (2011). "Membership of the Florida House of Representatives by County, 1845-2012" (PDF). Retrieved December 11, 2011.