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South Carolina Legislature
South Carolina Legislature

Former Representative James P. "Preacher" Harrelson

Home County: COLLETON

Senate District 15 - Allendale, Beaufort, Colleton, Hampton, Jasper

House District 121 - Beaufort, Colleton

Personal Information

  • Residing in Green Pond
  • Born June 28, 1919 in Marion CO.
  • Son of Carson A. and Bertha Harrleson
  • June 24, 1943 m. Hazel H. Richardson, 2 children, Janice R. Alexander and J.P., Jr.
  • Natl. Committeeman of YDC of S.C., 1952-57
  • Gen. Bd. of S.C., 1948-53
  • Mason
  • York Rite
  • Shriner
  • WOW
  • Elk: VFW
  • AMerican, S.C. & Co. Bar Assns.
  • Practicing in St., Fed & U.S. Supremee Courts
  • Colleton CO. Dem. Chm.
  • Baptist
  • Mil. serv.: USAA Corps
  • Disabled, Army Air Corps, 1940
  • Prev. serv in House 1957-60
  • Senate 1963-76
  • Prev. serv. in House Oct. 29, 1991-93.

Sponsored Bills in the House

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Sponsored Bills in the Senate

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