About Alma W. Byrd
Lived 1924 – 2017 (aged 92). Alma W. Byrd was an American politician.
Alma Weaver Byrd (September 18, 1923 – May 3, 2017) was an American politician.
Early life, education and career Byrd was born in Aiken, South Carolina. She graduated from Benedict College, Columbia University, and the University of South Carolina. She taught English and French at Benedict College. Dr. Byrd also was a published author.
Political career Byrd served on the Richland County School District One Board and was the vice-chair of the school board. Byrd served as a Democratic member for the 74th district in the South Carolina House of Representatives from 1991 to 1998.
Rep. Byrd introduced legislation leading to the commission and placement of a portrait of Modjeska Monteith Simkins in the South Carolina State House. The Simkins portrait was painted by Columbia artist Larry Francis Lebby.
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Who was Alma W. Byrd?
US politician (1924-2017)
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Alma W. Byrd was born on 18 September 1924 in Aiken.
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Alma W. Byrd died on 3 May 2017.
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Alma W. Byrd was a politician.
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Alma W. Byrd was American.
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