Paul Anthony Taliaferro (August 30, 1934 – February 1, 2013) was an American politician. He served as a Democratic member for the 31st district of the Oklahoma Senate.[2][3]
Paul Taliaferro | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Oklahoma Senate from the 31st district | |
| In office 1976–1991 | |
| Preceded by | Jim Taliaferro |
| Succeeded by | Sam Helton |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Paul Anthony Taliaferro August 30, 1934 Lawton, Oklahoma, U. S. |
| Died | February 1, 2013 (aged 78) Lawton, Oklahoma, U. S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse |
Eleanor Elaine Eberhart
(m. 1953) |
Life and career
editTaliaferro was born in Lawton, Oklahoma, the son of Alice Margaret Howard and Jim Taliaferro.[1]
In 1976, he was elected to represent the 31st district of the Oklahoma Senate, succeeding his father who died while in office.[4] Taliaferro was the Senate Whip for the Oklahoma Senate.[1]
In 1991, Taliaferro was found guilty of bank fraud by a federal jury.[4] The case resulted in his being suspended of the Oklahoma Senate.[4] While he was suspended, Taliaferro was succeeded by Sam Helton in a special election.[5]
Taliaferro served as a member of the Lawton Rangers.[1]
Taliaferro died in February 2013 at his home in Lawton, Oklahoma, at the age of 78.[1]
References
edit- ^ a b c d e "Paul Anthony Taliaferro". Lawton Ritter Gray Funeral Home. Retrieved November 8, 2022.
- ^ "All Members Of The Oklahoma Senate" (PDF). Oklahoma Legislature. December 6, 2018. Retrieved November 8, 2022.
- ^ "State Executive Directory", University of Michigan, Carroll Publishing Company, p. 507, July 1992
- ^ a b c Godfrey, Ed (November 16, 1991). "Lawton Senator Convicted of Fraud 10-Year Term Possible". The Oklahoman. Retrieved November 8, 2022.
- ^ "Lawton Officer Wins Senate Seat In Special Election". The Daily Oklahoman. Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. January 29, 1992. p. 1. Retrieved November 8, 2022 – via Newspapers.com.
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