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Lowell Ross

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Lowell Ross
Official portrait of Ross, c. 1971
Member of the South Carolina House of Representatives
In office
1990–1992
Preceded byBob McLellan
Succeeded byLindsey Graham
Constituency2nd district
In office
1970–1972
Serving with Herbert D. Morgan
Preceded byC. A. Mitchell
Succeeded byHarold King
ConstituencyOconee County
Personal details
Born
Lowell William Ross

(1932-03-13)March 13, 1932
Westminster, South Carolina, U.S.
DiedSeptember 1, 2022(2022-09-01) (aged 90)
Political partyDemocratic
Spouse
Carolyn Tuten
(m. 1968)
EducationUniversity of South Carolina (BS, LLB)
Occupation
  • Lawyer
  • politician
  • historian
Military service
AllegianceUnited States
Branch/serviceUnited States Air Force
Years of service1954–1958

Lowell William Ross (March 13, 1932 – September 1, 2022) was an American politician. He served as a member of the South Carolina House of Representatives.[1]

Life and career

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Ross was born in Oconee County, South Carolina. He attended Walhalla High School[2] and the University of South Carolina. He served in the United States Air Force.[3]

Ross served two separate terms in the South Carolina House of Representatives: first from 1970 to 1972 and, later, from 1990 to 1992.[2]

Ross died on September 1, 2022, at the age of 90.[2]

References

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  1. ^ "Members of the 99th General Assembly - 1971 to 1972". SC Home. Retrieved January 16, 2023.
  2. ^ a b c "Mr. Lowell William Ross". Davenport Funeral Home. Retrieved January 16, 2023.
  3. ^ "South Carolina Legislative Manual", Northwestern University, General Assembly of South Carolina, p. 122, 1972