William Caldwell Rives

William Caldwell Rives (August 13, 1844 - November 12, 1911) was an American politician from Newnansville, Florida. He served in the Florida House of Representatives from 1889 to 1891[1] He was also important in the founding of the City of Alachua, as he was a charter member of its incorporation in 1905, serving on the first city commission.[2] He was born in South Carolina and was a private in the 25th South Carolina Infantry during the Civil War.[3] He relocated to Newnansville sometime after 1880.[4]

References

  1. ^ "Membership of the Florida House of Representatives by County 1845 - 2026" (PDF). www.flhouse.gov. Retrieved 2025-10-11.
  2. ^ "Incorporation Book No 1, Alachua County, Florida". www.alachuaclerk.org. Retrieved 2025-10-11.
  3. ^ "Page 1 - US, Civil War Service Records (CMSR) - Confederate - South Carolina, 1861-1865". Fold3. Retrieved 2025-10-11.
  4. ^ "1880 United States Federal Census - Ancestry". www.ancestry.com. Retrieved 2025-10-11.
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