About Sara Beatty Shelton
Lived 1919 – 1994 (aged 74). Sara Beatty Shelton was an American politician.
Sara V. Beatty Shelton, (born 1919 - died 1994) was an American politician.
Shelton was the first Upstate Black woman elected to the South Carolina House of Representatives.
Shelton served as a Democratic member for the 23rd district in the South Carolina House of Representatives from 1985 to 1988. She served on the Education Improvement Act Select Committee.
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Who was Sara Beatty Shelton?
American politician
When was Sara Beatty Shelton born?
Sara Beatty Shelton was born on 29 July 1919.
When did Sara Beatty Shelton die?
Sara Beatty Shelton died on 12 March 1994.
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Sara Beatty Shelton was a politician.
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Sara Beatty Shelton was American.
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