Gordon W. Wells

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 byDistrict established
Succeeded byRoy Hess
Personal details
Born(1917-12-06)December 6, 1917
Savannah, Georgia, U.S.
DiedNovember 28, 1999(1999-11-28) (aged 81)
PartyDemocratic
SpouseLinda C. Wells
EducationUniversity of Florida
Bowling Green College of Commerce
University of Miami

Gordon W. Wells (December 6, 1917 – November 28, 1999) was an American politician. He served as a Democratic member for the 1st district of the Florida House of Representatives.

Life and career

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.

In 1962, Wells was elected to the Florida House of Representatives. 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 Hess.

Wells died in November 1999, at the age of 81.

References

  1. ↑ "Kirk Chides Opposition". Pensacola News Journal. Pensacola, Florida. October 15, 1969. p. 2. Retrieved February 26, 2023 – via Newspapers.com. Closed access icon
  2. 1 2 3 "Gordon W. Wells". Pensacola News Journal. Pensacola, Florida. November 30, 1999. p. 20. Retrieved February 26, 2023 – via Newspapers.com. Open access icon
  3. ↑ The Florida Handbook, Peninsular Publishing Company, 1965, p. 420
  4. 1 2 "House of Representatives". Archived from the original on January 13, 2018. Retrieved February 26, 2023 – via Wayback Machine.
  5. 1 2 3 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.