James Orlando Sheppard (August 29, 1890 – February 1, 1973) was an American politician. He served as lieutenant governor of South Carolina from 1931 to 1935.[1]
James O. Sheppard | |
|---|---|
| Member of the South Carolina House of Representatives | |
| In office 1921–1926 | |
| 73rd Lieutenant Governor of South Carolina | |
| In office January 20, 1931 – January 15, 1935 | |
| Governor | Ibra Charles Blackwood |
| Preceded by | Thomas Bothwell Butler |
| Succeeded by | Joseph Emile Harley |
| Personal details | |
| Born | James Orlando Sheppard August 29, 1890 |
| Died | February 1, 1973 (aged 82) |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Alma mater | University of South Carolina |
Life and career edit
Sheppard attended Edgefield High School and the University of South Carolina.[2]
Sheppard served in the South Carolina House of Representatives from 1921[3] to 1926.
In 1930, Sheppard was elected to the South Carolina lieutenant governorship, succeeding Thomas Bothwell Butler. He served until 1935, when he was succeeded by Joseph Emile Harley.[4][5]
Sheppard died[6] on February 1, 1973, at the age of 82.
References edit
- ^ "South Carolina Lieutenant Governors 1730 to Present". SC Home. Retrieved April 21, 2024.
- ^ South Carolina Legislative Manual 1933 PDF, p. 20
- ^ South Carolina Legislative Manual 1925 PDF, p. 82
- ^ The Lieutenant Governor--the Office and Its Powers, Council of State Governments, 1987, ISBN 9780872929548
- ^ South Carolina. General Assembly (1988), Legislative Manual - General Assembly of South Carolina, General Assembly of South Carolina
- ^ "James O. Sheppard". Aiken Standard. Aiken, South Carolina. February 2, 1973. p. 2. Retrieved April 21, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.
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