Alfred W. Bethea
Alfred W. Bethea | |
|---|---|
| Member of the South Carolina House of Representatives | |
| In office 1961–1966[1] | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | June 20, 1916 Dillon, South Carolina, U.S. |
| Died | September 13, 1999 (aged 83) |
| Party | Democratic[2] American Independent |
| Spouse |
Jo-Ann Dellinger (m. 1952) |
| Alma mater | Clemson University Colorado State University |
Alfred W. Bethea (June 20, 1916 – September 13, 1999) was an American politician. He served as a member of the South Carolina House of Representatives.[3]
Life and career
[edit]Bethea was born in Dillon, South Carolina. He attended Dillon High School, Clemson University and Colorado State University. He served in the United States Army Air Corps.[1]
In 1961, Bethea was elected to the South Carolina House of Representatives, representing Dillon County, South Carolina.[5] The next year, he was a Democratic candidate for governor of South Carolina.[6] In 1970, he was again a candidate[7] for governor.[8]
Bethea died in September 1999, at the age of 83.[1]
References
[edit]- 1 2 3 4 "A.W. Bethea". The State. Columbia, South Carolina. September 15, 1999. p. 22. Retrieved January 28, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
- ↑ "State Post, ETV Topics Of Bethea". Herald-Journal. March 2, 1962. Retrieved January 28, 2023 – via Google Books.
- ↑ "Members of the 95th General Assembly - 1963 to 1964". SC Home. Retrieved January 28, 2023.
- ↑ "Wallace Backer Enters Race For South Carolina Governor". The New York Times. April 26, 1970. Retrieved January 28, 2023.
- ↑ "Members of the 94th General Assembly - 1961 to 1962". SC Home. Retrieved January 28, 2023.
- ↑ "SC Governor - D Primary". Our Campaigns. Retrieved January 28, 2023.
- ↑ "Bethea Urges Halt To School Change". The State. Columbia, South Carolina. May 10, 1970. p. 33. Retrieved January 28, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
- ↑ "SC Governor". Our Campaigns. Retrieved January 28, 2023.
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