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
BornJune 1925
Wayne County, Georgia, U.S.
DiedJuly 9, 2011 (aged 86)
Political partyDemocratic
Alma materGeorgia Tech

Life and career

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Jernigan 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

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  1. ^ "Solon Asks Probe Of Teacher Study". The Atlanta Journal. Atlanta, Georgia. January 19, 1960. p. 2. Retrieved July 17, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.  
  2. ^ a b c "Georgia Official and Statistical Register: 1961-1962" (PDF). Georgia General Assembly. Retrieved July 17, 2023.
  3. ^ "Here Are 8 Signers Of Minority Report". The Atlanta Constitution. Atlanta, Georgia. April 29, 1960. p. 13. Retrieved July 17, 2023 – via Newspapers.com.  
  4. ^ a b "Wallace Lawson Jernigan". Roundtree Funeral Home. Retrieved July 17, 2023.