About Ryan Shealy
Lived 1923 – 2001 (aged 77). Ryan Shealy was an American politician.
Ryan C. Shealy (December 9, 1923 – March 5, 2001) was an American politician from South Carolina.
Born in Leesville, South Carolina, Shealy served in the United States Navy during World War II. Shealy served in the South Carolina House of Representatives from 1954 to 1970 and the South Carolina Senate from 1980 to 1992. His daughter, Sherry Shealy Martschink, was a member of the South Carolina Senate at the same time, making them the only father-daughter duo in the US serving in the same legislative body at the same time.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Ryan Shealy?
American politician (1923-2001)
When was Ryan Shealy born?
Ryan Shealy was born on 9 December 1923.
When did Ryan Shealy die?
Ryan Shealy died on 5 March 2001.
What was Ryan Shealy's occupation?
Ryan Shealy was a politician.
What nationality was Ryan Shealy?
Ryan Shealy was American.
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