Joseph W. McAlpin (deceased)

  • Born in White Springs, Florida
  • Graduated from White Springs High School, 1918
  • Graduated from University of Florida, 1920
  • Taught at White Springs High School 1945-49
  • Taught returning Veterans of World War II
  • Also ran the canning plant for the county while teaching
  • Owned and operated a 460 acre farm in Hamilton Co.
  • Served 8 years on the Hamilton County School Board
  • Served 20 years in the Florida Legislature - Speaker Protem
  • Roommate at UF was J Franklin Williams, State Supv. of Ag Ed.
  • Mr. Williams prevailed upon him to teach ag during the war years.
  • Died Oct. 9, 1970