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Milton Otho Alexander | |
|---|---|
| Member of the South Carolina House of Representatives from the 27th district | |
| In office 1983–1994 | |
| Preceded by | Samuel Hunter Howard, Jr. |
| Succeeded by | Michael Easterday |
| Personal details | |
| Born | August 1, 1923 |
| Died | March 23, 2013 (aged 89) |
Milton Otho 'M.O.' Alexander (August 1, 1923 – March 23, 2013) was an American politician.
Early life, education and career
[edit]Alexander served in the United States Army during World War II, from 1943 to 1946.[1] After returning from service, he completed a Bachelor of Science degree in Vocational Agricultural Education from Clemson University in 1948.[2]
Alexander earned a master's degree in Education from the University of South Carolina in 1953, and taught agriculture for 32 years, as a teacher in Simpsonville, South Carolina schools and a principal at Simpsonville High School.[3]
Political career
[edit]Alexander was elected to the South Carolina House of Representatives from the 27th District in 1983, remaining in office for six terms.
Honors and recognitions
[edit]Alexander received the Clemson University Centennial Distinguished Alumni Award in 1989.[4]
References
[edit]- ↑ "South Carolina Legislature Online - Member Biography". www.scstatehouse.gov. Retrieved 2025-07-21.
- ↑ "Record Fifty-sixth Year" (PDF). The Clemson Agricultural College Record. New Series. XXIV (1): 269. March 1949 – via Clemson University.
- ↑ "Obituary: Milton "M.O." Alexander of Simpsonville". Simpsonville, SC Patch. 2013-03-26. Retrieved 2025-07-21.
- ↑ "Milton Alexander Obituary (2013) - Simpsonville, SC - The Greenville News". Legacy.com. Retrieved 2025-07-21.