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W. Brantley Harvey Sr.

1893 – 1981

American lawyer and politician

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Lived 1893 – 1981 (aged 87). W. Brantley Harvey Sr. was an American politician.

William Brantley Harvey Sr. (June 5, 1893 – March 20, 1981) was an American lawyer and politician.

Harvey was the brother of Etta Causey Harvey. She was married to Randolph Murdaugh Sr. (1887–1940) and was mother to Randolph "Buster" Murdaugh Jr. (1915–1998) and great-grandmother to Alex Murdaugh.

Biography Harvey was born in Hampton, South Carolina. Harvey served as a medical corpsman in the United States Navy during World War I. In 1923, he received his bachelor's and law degrees from University of South Carolina. Harvey practiced law in Beaufort, South Carolina. Brantley served in the South Carolina House of Representatives from 1924 to 1928 and in the South Carolina Senate from 1928 to 1952. Harvey died in Beaufort, South Carolina. His son was W. Brantley Harvey Jr., who also served in the South Carolina General Assembly.

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Important facts

Born
5 June 1893
Birth century
19th century
Died
20 March 1981
Occupation
Politician
Nationality
United States
Education
University of South Carolina
Positions held
Member of the South Carolina House of Representatives, Member of the State Senate of South Carolina
Also known as
William Brantley Harvey, Sr., W. Brantley Harvey

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Frequently asked questions

Who was W. Brantley Harvey Sr.?

American lawyer and politician

When was W. Brantley Harvey Sr. born?

W. Brantley Harvey Sr. was born on 5 June 1893.

When did W. Brantley Harvey Sr. die?

W. Brantley Harvey Sr. died on 20 March 1981.

What was W. Brantley Harvey Sr.'s occupation?

W. Brantley Harvey Sr. was a politician.

What nationality was W. Brantley Harvey Sr.?

W. Brantley Harvey Sr. was American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: W. Brantley Harvey Sr.

· Wikidata: Q60379349

· DBpedia: W. Brantley Harvey Sr.

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