W. Brantley Harvey Jr. facts for kids
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W. Brantley Harvey Jr.
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| 82nd Lieutenant Governor of South Carolina | |
| In office January 21, 1975 – January 10, 1979 |
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| Governor | James B. Edwards |
| Preceded by | Earle Morris Jr. |
| Succeeded by | Nancy Stevenson |
| Member of the South Carolina House of Representatives | |
| In office 1958–1975 |
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| Personal details | |
| Born | August 14, 1930 Walterboro, South Carolina, U.S. |
| Died | December 12, 2018 (aged 88) Beaufort, South Carolina, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Helen |
| Children | five |
| Alma mater | The Citadel University of South Carolina |
| Occupation | lawyer |
William Brantley Harvey Jr. (born August 14, 1930 – died December 12, 2018) was an important American lawyer and politician. He spent many years serving the people of South Carolina. He was a member of the state's House of Representatives and later became the Lieutenant Governor.
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Who Was Brantley Harvey Jr.?
Brantley Harvey Jr. was born in Walterboro, South Carolina. He was born on August 14, 1930. He grew up to become a lawyer. Later, he decided to enter politics. He wanted to help his community.
Serving in the State House
In 1958, Mr. Harvey was elected to the South Carolina House of Representatives. This is a group of people who make laws for the state. He was a member of the Democratic Party. He served in the House for a long time. He worked there until 1975. This means he was a representative for 17 years.
Becoming Lieutenant Governor
After his time in the House, Brantley Harvey Jr. took on an even bigger role. In 1975, he became the Lieutenant Governor of South Carolina. The Lieutenant Governor is the second-highest elected official in the state. They often work closely with the Governor. Mr. Harvey served in this important position until 1979.
Later Public Service
Even after being Lieutenant Governor, Mr. Harvey continued to serve the public. He was part of the South Carolina Commission of Parks, Recreation and Tourism. This group helps manage state parks and promotes tourism. He also worked with the South Carolina Department of Transportation. This department deals with roads and travel.
His Legacy
Brantley Harvey Jr. passed away on December 12, 2018. He was 88 years old. He died in Beaufort, South Carolina. He is remembered for his many years of public service. He helped shape laws and improve his home state.
