Samuel Boan
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Preceded byTheo Mitchell
Succeeded byRalph Anderson
BornFebruary 10, 1952
DiedFebruary 13, 2019 (aged 67)
Greenville, SC
Otis Samuel Boan, Jr. | |
|---|---|
| Member of the South Carolina Senate from the 7th district | |
| In office 1995-1997 | |
| Preceded by | Theo Mitchell |
| Succeeded by | Ralph Anderson |
| Personal details | |
| Born | February 10, 1952 |
| Died | February 13, 2019 (aged 67) Greenville, SC |
| Political party | Republican |
| Education | University of South Carolina |
O. Samuel 'Sammy' Boan (February 10, 1952 – February 13, 2019) was a financial manager and politician from South Carolina. He served in the South Carolina Senate.[1]
Boan, the son of O. Samuel Boan Sr., and Maxine Hendricks Boan, was born in Bennettsville and grew up in Cheraw, graduating from Cheraw High School.
Political career
Boan served in the South Carolina General Assembly from 1995 to 1997. He won the Republican primary special election against Lawrence Acker, a Black attorney. Boan was elected to fill the unexpired term of Senator Theo Mitchell, during an election with concerns expressed about race and representation.[2]
