William A. Shands

William A. Shands
Member of the Florida Senate
from the 32nd district
In office
1940–1958
Personal details
Born(1889-07-21)July 21, 1889
Alachua County, Florida
DiedJanuary 20, 1973(1973-01-20) (aged 83)
Gainesville, Florida
Political partyDemocratic
Spouse(s)Catherine London Hawkins, married June 12, 1912
EducationLL.B., University of Florida
OccupationBusinessman
lawyer

William Augustine Shands (July 21, 1889 – January 20, 1973)[1][non-primary source needed] was an American politician and elected officeholder. Shands was a long-time Democratic member of the Florida Senate and an advocate for the establishment of a state medical college and teaching hospital.

  1. ^ "William Augustine Shands (1889-1973) - Find A". Find a Grave.