South Carolina Legislature


    Senator James Albert "Jim" Lander

Senator James Albert "Jim" Lander photo

Home County: LEXINGTON

Senate District 18 - Lexington, Newberry, Saluda, Union

Personal Information

  • Residing at 2029 Main St., Newberry
  • Born Apr. 9, 1930 in Abbeville
  • Son of Wiliam Jones and Annie (Cheatham) Lander
  • Graduated from Lander Coll., B.S., 1986
  • Jun. 8, 1952 Married to Jolene Patricia Smith, 7 children, Theresa, Britt, Leslie, Victoria (deceased), Gail, Jean and David
  • Chm., Newberry Co. R.S.V.P Adv. Com., 1991-94
  • Comdr., Amer. Legion Post 24, 1989-91
  • Chm., Newberry Co. Literacy Assn., 1991-92
  • Pres., Newberry Exchange Club, 1979
  • Member of Mason
  • Rotarian
  • YMCA
  • Exchange Club
  • Past Chm., Newberry Boy Scout Dist. (Silver Beaver Award)
  • Chm., Deacons of Newberry First Baptist Church, 1981
  • Mil. serv.: S.C. Army Natl. Guard, 1949-85
  • USA Major, 1966-71
  • S.C. St. Guard Comdr., Major Gen. (S.C.), 1988-91
  • Prev. serv. in Senate 1993-97.

   

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