W. Paul Culbertson
W. Paul Culbertson | |
|---|---|
 Culbertson in 1968 | |
| Member of the South Carolina House of Representatives from Laurens County | |
| In office 1957–1958 | |
| In office 1967–1970 | |
| Mayor of Laurens, South Carolina | |
| In office 1958–1964 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | William Paul Culbertson November 19, 1918 Waterloo, South Carolina, U.S. |
| Died | November 20, 2004 (aged 86) Laurens, South Carolina, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Alma mater | University of South Carolina |
William Paul Culbertson (November 19, 1918 – November 20, 2004) was an American politician. A member of the Democratic Party, he served in the South Carolina House of Representatives from 1957 to 1958 and again from 1967 to 1970 and as mayor of Laurens, South Carolina from 1958 to 1964.
Life and career
Culbertson was born in Waterloo, South Carolina, the son of Fred Warren Culbertson and Louise Workman. He served in the United States Air Force during World War II,[1] which after his discharge, he attended the University of South Carolina, earning his LLB degree in 1951.[2]
Culbertson served in the South Carolina House of Representatives from 1957 to 1958.[3] After his service in the House, he served as a mayor of Laurens, South Carolina from 1958 to 1964, which after his service as mayor, he served again in the House from 1967 to 1970.[4][5]
Death
Culbertson died on November 20, 2004, at the Laurens County Hospital in Laurens, South Carolina, at the age of 86.[1]
References
- ^ a b "W. Paul Culbertson". Spartanburg Herald-Journal. November 21, 2004. Retrieved July 17, 2025.
- ^ Legislative Manual - General Assembly of South Carolina, General Assembly of South Carolina, 1968
- ^ "Members of the 92nd General Assembly - 1957 to 1958". SC Home. Retrieved July 17, 2025.
- ^ "Members of the 97th General Assembly - 1967 to 1968". SC Home. Retrieved July 17, 2025.
- ^ "Members of the 98th General Assembly - 1969 to 1970". SC Home. Retrieved July 17, 2025.