Wallace L. Jernigan[1] (June 1925 – July 9, 2011) was an American politician. He served as a Democratic member of the Georgia House of Representatives. He also served as a member for the 5th district of the Georgia State Senate.[2]
Wallace L. Jernigan | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Georgia State Senate from 5th district | |
| In office 1959–1960 | |
| Member of the Georgia House of Representatives | |
| In office 1961–1962 | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | June 1925 Wayne County, Georgia, U.S. |
| Died | July 9, 2011 (aged 86) |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Alma mater | Georgia Tech |
Life and career
editJernigan was born in Wayne County, Georgia. He attended Homerville High School and Georgia Tech.[2]
Jernigan was a funeral director and oil company agent.[3]
In 1958, Jernigan was elected[4] to represent the 5th district of the Georgia State Senate, serving until 1960. In the same year, he was elected to the Georgia House of Representatives, serving until 1962.[2]
Jernigan died on July 9, 2011,[4] at the age of 86.
References
edit- ^ "Solon Asks Probe Of Teacher Study". The Atlanta Journal. Atlanta, Georgia. January 19, 1960. p. 2. Retrieved July 17, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ a b c "Georgia Official and Statistical Register: 1961-1962" (PDF). Georgia General Assembly. Retrieved July 17, 2023.
- ^ "Here Are 8 Signers Of Minority Report". The Atlanta Constitution. Atlanta, Georgia. April 29, 1960. p. 13. Retrieved July 17, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ a b "Wallace Lawson Jernigan". Roundtree Funeral Home. Retrieved July 17, 2023.
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