James O. Sheppard
American politician (1890–1973)
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James Orlando Sheppard (August 29, 1890 – February 1, 1973) was an American politician. He served as 73rd lieutenant governor of South Carolina from 1931 to 1935.[1]
GovernorIbra Charles Blackwood
Preceded byThomas Bothwell Butler
Succeeded byJoseph Emile Harley
BornJames Orlando Sheppard
August 29, 1890
August 29, 1890
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) |
| Party | Democratic |
| Alma mater | University of South Carolina |
Life and career
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.
