William A. Washburne Jr. Explained

William A. Washburne Jr. (died March 24, 1974) was an American politician. He served as a Republican member of the Florida House of Representatives.^[1]

Life and career

Before moving to Florida in 1947 Washburne lived in White Plains, New York and worked as an executive for the Gulf Oil company.^[2]

Washburne was a campaign manager for the GOP in 1952.^[3] Washburne served in the Florida House of Representatives in 1953. In 1956, Washburne was the Republican candidate for governor of Florida losing to Leroy Collins. Washburne died March 24, 1974, at the age of 76 in Bay Pines hospital.^[4]

Notes and References

1. Web site: Membership of the Florida House of Representatives by County 1845–2012. Robert. Ward. August 3, 2011. Florida House of Representatives. July 18, 2023. 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.
2. News: Obituary for William A Washburne . 20 August 2023 . The Miami Herald . 25 March 1974 . 40.
3. News: Demos In Race Won't Go To Sarasota GOP Venice Meet. The Tampa Tribune. Tampa, Florida. October 21, 1952. August 20, 2023. 5. Newspapers.com.
4. News: William Washburne, 76, Candidate For Governor. Tampa Bay Times. St. Petersburg, Florida. March 25, 1974. August 20, 2023. 29. Newspapers.com.