William Lansing Gleason [SEP] place of birth
William Lansing Gleason
William Lansing Gleason (November 18, 1899 – January 13, 1991) was a three-term mayor of Eau Gallie, Florida from 1930 to 1943 and 1950 to 1951.
He was the son of William Henry Hunt Gleason, who was also mayor, and Flora Belle Lansing Gleason. His grandfather was William Henry Gleason, the founder of Eau Gallie, Florida, and 2nd Lieutenant Governor of Florida.
He was involved in the local community including donating a coquina rock slab that the first school
development company, Gleason Brothers in 1899. The Gleason brothers also opened an intracoastal shipping business and operated steamships, and dry dock facilities. Both of the brothers were licensed pilots. William also became a lawyer, and took over his father's law practice.
His mother, Sarah, left the William H. Gleason House to him in 1912.
He was the father of William Lansing Gleason, who also served as mayor of Eau Gallie.
Along with William Jackson Creel, he served as a trustee of Eau Gallie