Shelby Allen Laxson Sr. (January 16, 1913 - February 22, 1982),[2] also known as Billy Laxson, was an American politician who served as a member of the Alabama House of Representatives from 1966 to 1970.
Shelby Allen Laxson Sr.[1] | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Alabama House of Representatives from the 3rd district | |
| In office November 9, 1966 – November 4, 1970 | |
| Preceded by | District Created |
| Succeeded by | Douglas V. Hale |
| Member of the Alabama Senate from the 4th district | |
| In office Abt. 1957 – November 5, 1958 | |
| Preceded by | Vacant |
| Succeeded by | David R. Archer |
| Personal details | |
| Born | January 16, 1913 Madison County, Alabama |
| Died | February 22, 1982 (aged 69) |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Spouse | Valerie Vernon |
| Children | 4 1 died in 1964 |
| Parent(s) | Walter Robert Laxson Carrie Sewell |
Life
editLaxson was born on January 16, 1913, to Walter Robert Laxson and Carrie Sewell in Huntsville, Alabama. He married Valerie Vernon on July 21, 1934. They had 4 children together, one of them dying in 1964.
He died on February 22, 1982, at the age of 69.[3]
Politics
editState Senate
editIn about 1957, he finished the unexpired term of Thomas Herman Vann for District 4.
State House
editHe was elected for District 3 in 1966. Laxson served in Place 5 of the District. He only served one term.
References
edit- ^ "Alabama Official and Statistical Register, 1967 (Chapter 4, Page 45)". digital.archives.alabama.gov. Retrieved June 9, 2019.
- ^ "Laxson, Bill". ourcampaigns.com. Retrieved June 9, 2019.
- ^ "Shelby Allen "Billy" Laxson, Sr. (1913-1982)". findagrave.com. Retrieved June 27, 2019.
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