Gregory D. Shorey Jr.
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Gregory D. Shorey Jr. | |
|---|---|
| Chair of the South Carolina Republican Party | |
| In office 1958–1961 | |
| Preceded by | David Dows |
| Succeeded by | Robert F. Chapman |
| Personal details | |
| Born | June 27, 1924 Belmont, Massachusetts, U.S. |
| Party | Republican |
| Spouse |
Betty Jane Young
(m. 1946; died 2012) |
| Children | 2 |
| Alma mater | Boston University |
| Military service | |
| Branch/service | United States Navy |
| Years of service | 1943–1945 |
| Battles/wars | World War II |
Gregory Day Shorey Jr. (born June 27, 1924) is an American politician and civic leader who served as chair of the South Carolina Republican Party from 1958 to 1961.[1][2]
Gregory Day Shorey was born on June 27, 1924, in Belmont, Massachusetts, to Gregory Day and Lucille McNamara.[1] He attended school at Boston University.[1] During World War II, he joined the United States Navy, serving from 1943 to 1945.[3] While at Boston University, Shorey served as president of Young Republicans from 1947 to 1948.[3] In 1950, he moved to Greenville, South Carolina.[4]