Background
He was born in Baltimore, Maryland, the son of William Henry Gleason, founder of Eau Gallie, and 2nd Lieutenant Governor of Florida and Sarah Griffin Gleason.
He was born in Baltimore, Maryland, the son of William Henry Gleason, founder of Eau Gallie, and 2nd Lieutenant Governor of Florida and Sarah Griffin Gleason.
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 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 Schools.