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| Affiliation | Democratic |
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| Name | Thomas Gordon McLeod |
| Address |
Bishopville, South Carolina , United States |
| Email | None |
| Website | None |
| Born |
December 17, 1868
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| Died | December 11, 1932
(63 years)
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| Contributor | Joshua L. |
| Last Modifed | RBH
Dec 01, 2017 11:41pm |
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| Info | Political Party: Democrat
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Born: December 17, 1868 in Lynchburg, SC
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Religion: Methodist
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Education
Wofford College - graduated 1892
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Occupations
Lawyer
Teacher
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Died: December 11, 1932
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Buried: Bishopville, SC in the Bishopville Methodist Churchyard
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Major Events and Accomplishments - 1st term - 1923-1925
The General Assembly passed the "6-0-1" Act, under which the state would pay a school's operating expenses for six months if the county would pay for one month - March 21, 1924
The General Assembly adopted the yellow jessamine as the state flower - February 1, 1924
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Major Events and Accomplishments - 2nd term - 1925-1927
An amendment to the state constitution extended gubernatorial terms to four years and prohibited governors from being elected to consecutive terms - 1926
Greenville industrialist John T. Woodside began the development of Myrtle Beach as a major resort with the opening of his Ocean Forest Hotel - 1926
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Other Government Positions
South Carolina House of Representatives - 1900-1902
South Carolina Senate - 1902-1906
Lieutenant Governor of South Carolina - 1907-1911
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Other Accomplishments, Honors, Distinctions, etc.
McLeod served as president of the Bishopville Telephone Company after leaving office.
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