Oliver Cromwell Bateman (August 29, 1923 – September 14, 2012) was an American legislator who served in the Georgia State Senate from 1965 until 1973 and was minority leader from 1968 to 1973.[1] He was born in Walden, Georgia. He was a graduate of The Citadel in 1948 and Harvard Business School in 1950. Bateman passed away in Macon, Georgia.[2] He was a delegate to the 1968 Republican National Convention.

Oliver Bateman
Member of the Georgia Senate
from the 27th district
In office
January 11, 1965 – January 8, 1973
Succeeded byGeorge N. Skene
Minority Leader of the Georgia Senate
In office
1968–1973
Succeeded byWilliam Armstrong Smith
Personal details
Born(1923-08-29)August 29, 1923
Walden, Georgia, U.S.
DiedSeptember 14, 2012(2012-09-14) (aged 89)
Macon, Georgia, U.S.
Political partyRepublican

References

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  1. ^ Hart, Carroll (1968). "Georgia's official register, 1967-1968" (PDF). Digital Library of Georgia. p. 372. Retrieved January 14, 2024.
  2. ^ "Obituary for Oliver Cromwell Bateman". Retrieved 2024-01-04.


Georgia State Senate
Preceded by
Minority Leader of the Georgia Senate
1968–1973
Succeeded by