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]
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) |
| Political party | Democratic[2] American Independent |
| Spouse |
Jo-Ann Dellinger (m. 1952) |
| Alma mater | Clemson University Colorado State University |
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
- ^ a b c d "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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