Daniel I. Ross Jr. (December 31, 1923 – April 15, 2008) was the chairman of the South Carolina Republican Party from 1977 to 1979.[1]
Daniel I. Ross Jr. | |
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| Chairman of the South Carolina Republican Party | |
| In office 1977–1979 | |
| Preceded by | Jesse L. Cooksey |
| Succeeded by | Dr. George G. Graham |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Daniel Iradell Ross Jr. December 31, 1923 Blackville, South Carolina |
| Died | April 15, 2008 |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouses |
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| Alma mater | University of South Carolina (Geology, 1943); University of Texas |
Ross is credited with starting the First in the South Primary in South Carolina.[2]
Background
editRoss served in World War II as a corporal in the U.S. Army in the China-Burma-India Theater, where he was wounded in the leg leading to a nine-month hospitalization.[3] From 1953 to his retirement in 1986, he worked at the Savannah River Plant with environmental monitoring and health protection.[4]
Life in Politics
editIn 1960, Ross started a lifelong involvement with the South Carolina Republican Party when he served on Richard Nixon's campaign in Barnwell County. Later he would work on campaigns for or promote William D. Workman, Jr., Floyd Spence, Jim Henderson, and Governor Jim Edwards.[4]
Ross served two terms as Chairman of the South Carolina Republican Party, losing a third term to Dr. George C. Graham. During his term he was known for his fundraising and emphasis on grassroots campaigns. He would serve in the state party's Executive Committee until 2002.[4]
References
edit- ^ Hartsook, Herbert J. (October 4, 2001). "Interview with Daniel I. Ross, Jr" (PDF). South Carolina Political Collections Oral History Project. University of South Carolina. Retrieved 14 March 2012.
- ^ McKissick, Drew. "Former State Chairman Dan Ross Passes". Drew McKissick. Archived from the original on December 26, 2011. Retrieved March 14, 2012.
- ^ "Daniel Iradell Ross, Jr (1923-2008) - Find A..." www.findagrave.com. Retrieved 2020-04-24.
- ^ a b c "Collection: Daniel I. Ross, Jr. Papers | ArchivesSpace Public Interface". archives.library.sc.edu. Retrieved 2020-04-24.
External links
edit- Daniel I. Ross, Jr. Papers at South Carolina Political Collections, University of South Carolina.