James B. Gaston
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James B. Gaston | |
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| Personal details | |
| Born | October 25, 1893 Gainesville, Georgia, U.S. |
| Died | June 29, 1958 (aged 64) Wilson, North Carolina, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse |
Elizabeth Sligh Greneker
(m. 1923) |
| Children | 1 |
| Alma mater | University of Georgia |
James Bostwick Gaston (October 25, 1893 – June 29, 1958) was an American businessman and politician from South Carolina. He was a president of the Greenville Spinners, and was known for being a Republican in South Carolina during the period of the Solid South.
Gaston was born on October 25, 1893, in Gainesville, Georgia.[1] He attended college at the University of Georgia, where he played baseball.[1] He moved to Greenville, South Carolina, in 1942 and became manager of the Greenville Spinners.[1]
Political career
Gaston ran for office as a Republican in 1944 for the U.S. Senate, losing to Olin B. Johnston.[2] He served as Greenville County Republican chairman.[3] He would unsuccessfully run for the House in 1948, losing to Joseph R. Bryson.[4]