William Watkin Hicks

William Watkin Hicks (born c. 1837)^[1] was Florida's State Superintendent of Public Instruction from March 1, 1875, until December 31, 1876.^[2] He served during the Reconstruction era. He organized Black voters and reportedly told them to vote "early and often".^[3] He edited the Fernandina Observer in 1876 and 1877.^[4]

William Watkins Hicks
6th Florida Superintendent of Public Instruction
In office March 1, 1875 – December 31, 1876
Governor	Marcellus Stearns
Preceded by	Jonathan C. Gibbs
Succeeded by	W. P. Haisley
Personal details
Born	c. 1837
Died	Florida, U.S.
Residence(s)	Dade County, Florida, U.S.

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.^[6] Hicks was succeeded by W. P. Haisley.^[7]

He lived in Dade County.^[8]