William Watkin Hicks (born c. 1837)[1] was Florida's State Superintendent of Public Instruction from March 1, 1875, until December 31, 1876.
He organized Black voters and reportedly told them to vote "early and often".
[4] After J. C. Gibbs died in August 1874, Hicks succeeded him as Superintendent of Public Instruction.
[5] Florida Secretary of State Samuel B. McLin held the officer interim until he took office.
[8] This article about a Florida politician is a stub.