Robert Clifton Sarratt
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Robert Clifton Sarratt | |
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| Born | October 21, 1859 |
| Died | October 27, 1926 (aged 67) |
| Resting place | Oakland Cemetery, Gaffney, South Carolina, U.S. |
| Alma mater | Limestone College Wofford College |
| Occupations | Farmer, educator, politician |
| Spouse | Frances Amos |
| Children | 2 sons (including Charles Madison Sarratt), 2 daughters |
| Parent(s) | James Madison Sarratt Julia Ann Lipscomb |
Robert Clifton Sarratt (1859–1926) was an American farmer, educator and politician. He served as a member of the South Carolina House of Representatives and the South Carolina Senate, representing Cherokee County, South Carolina.
Robert Clifton Sarrat was born on October 21, 1859. His father was James Madison Sarratt and his mother, Julia Ann Lipscomb.[1] He had twelve siblings.[2] His paternal family was of Welsh descent.[3] Sarratt Creek was named after his great-grandfather, John Sarratt, who settled in South Carolina prior to the American Revolutionary War.[3]
Sarratt graduated from Limestone College and Wofford College.[1][2]
Career
Sarratt inherited a farm near Providence, South Carolina.[1] He farmed in the summer and taught school in Gaffney, South Carolina in the winter.[1] He eventually became the city superintendent for all schools in Gaffney.[2][4]
Sarratt served as a member of the South Carolina House of Representatives and the South Carolina Senate, representing Cherokee County, South Carolina.[2]
