About Nancy Stevenson
Lived 1928 – 2001 (aged 72). Nancy Stevenson was an American politician and writer.
Ferdinan Backer "Nancy" Stevenson (June 8, 1928 – May 31, 2001) was an American politician who served as the 83rd lieutenant governor of South Carolina from 1979 to 1983. She was the first and only woman to be elected to statewide office in South Carolina until the election of Dr. Barbara S. Nielsen as Superintendent of Education in 1990. She previously served two terms in the South Carolina House of Representatives and, after leaving office, unsuccessfully ran for the state's 2nd congressional district seat in 1984 against incumbent Floyd Spence.
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Who was Nancy Stevenson?
American politician (1928-2001)
When was Nancy Stevenson born?
Nancy Stevenson was born on 8 June 1928 in New Rochelle.
When did Nancy Stevenson die?
Nancy Stevenson died on 31 May 2001 in Floyd County.
What was Nancy Stevenson's occupation?
Nancy Stevenson was a politician and writer.
What nationality was Nancy Stevenson?
Nancy Stevenson was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Nancy Stevenson. https://biography.guide/nancy-stevenson/
MLA: "Nancy Stevenson." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/nancy-stevenson/.
Chicago: "Nancy Stevenson." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/nancy-stevenson/.
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