Gordon W. Wells (December 6, 1917[3] – November 28, 1999) was an American politician. He served as a Democratic member for the 1st district of the Florida House of Representatives.[4][5]
Gordon W. Wells | |
|---|---|
 Wells in 1962 | |
| Member of the Florida House of Representatives from Escambia County | |
| In office 1962–1967 | |
| Member of the Florida House of Representatives from the 1st district | |
| In office 1967–1968 | |
| Preceded by | District established |
| Succeeded by | Roy L. Hess |
| Personal details | |
| Born | December 6, 1917 Savannah, Georgia, U.S. |
| Died | November 28, 1999 (aged 81) |
| Political party | Democratic[1] |
| Spouse | Linda C. Wells[2] |
| Alma mater | University of Florida Bowling Green College of Commerce University of Miami |
Life and career edit
Wells was born in Savannah, Georgia. He attended Milton High School, the University of Florida, Bowling Green College of Commerce and the University of Miami.[2]
In 1962, Wells was elected to the Florida House of Representatives.[5] In 1967, he was elected as the first representative for the newly-established 1st district. He served until 1968, when he was succeeded by Roy L. Hess.[4][5]
Wells died in November 1999, at the age of 81.[2]
References edit
- ^ "Kirk Chides Opposition". Pensacola News Journal. Pensacola, Florida. October 15, 1969. p. 2. Retrieved February 26, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ a b c "Gordon W. Wells". Pensacola News Journal. Pensacola, Florida. November 30, 1999. p. 20. Retrieved February 26, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ The Florida Handbook, Peninsular Publishing Company, 1965, p. 420
- ^ a b "House of Representatives". Archived from the original on January 13, 2018. Retrieved February 26, 2023 – via Wayback Machine.
- ^ 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 February 26, 2023 – via Wayback Machine.
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