Daniel R. McLeod (October 6, 1913 – May 5, 1985), also known as Dan McLeod, was an American attorney and politician. He served as attorney general of South Carolina from 1959 to 1983.[1]

Daniel R. McLeod
Attorney General of South Carolina
In office
1959–1983
GovernorFritz Hollings
Donald S. Russell
Robert Evander McNair
John C. West
James B. Edwards
Richard Riley
Preceded byTolliver Cleveland Callison Sr.
Succeeded byThomas T. Medlock
Personal details
Born(1913-10-06)October 6, 1913
DiedMay 15, 1985(1985-05-15) (aged 71)
Political partyDemocratic
Alma materWofford College
University of South Carolina

Life and career

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McLeod attended Wofford College and the University of South Carolina.[2]

McLeod served as attorney general of South Carolina from 1959 to 1983.[1]

McLeod died[3] on May 5, 1985, at the age of 71.

References

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  1. ^ a b "South Carolina Former Attorneys General". National Association of Attorneys General. Retrieved February 10, 2024.
  2. ^ South Carolina legislative Manual, General Assembly of South Carolina, 1982
  3. ^ "Associates Described McLeod As Dedicated Public Servant". Florence Morning News. Florence, South Carolina. May 17, 1985. p. 1. Retrieved February 10, 2024 – via Newspapers.com.  
Party political offices
Preceded by Democratic nominee for Attorney General of South Carolina
1958, 1962, 1966, 1970, 1974, 1978
Succeeded by