- 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