William Sherman Jennings

William Sherman Jennings
18th Governor of Florida
In office
January 8, 1901 – January 3, 1905
Preceded byWilliam D. Bloxham
Succeeded byNapoleon B. Broward
Speaker of the Florida House of Representatives
In office
1895
Preceded byJohn L. Gaskins
Succeeded byDannitte Hill Mays
Member of the Florida House of Representatives
In office
1893–1897
Personal details
BornMarch 24, 1863
Walnut Hill, Illinois, U.S.
DiedFebruary 27, 1920 (aged 56)
St. Augustine, Florida, U.S.
Political partyDemocratic
Spouse
(m. 1891)
Children1
RelativesWilliam Jennings Bryan (first cousin)
Charles W. Bryan (first cousin)
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William Sherman Jennings (March 24, 1863 – February 27, 1920) was an American politician who served as the 18th governor of Florida after being a lawyer, county judge, and state representative.