Gresham Barrett | |
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Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from South Carolina's 3rd district | |
In office January 3, 2003 – January 3, 2011 | |
Preceded by | Lindsey Graham |
Succeeded by | Jeff Duncan |
Member of the South Carolina House of Representatives from the 1st district | |
In office January 13, 1997 – January 3, 2003 | |
Preceded by | Bradley Dewitt Cain |
Succeeded by | Bill Whitmire |
Personal details | |
Born | James Gresham Barrett February 14, 1961 Westminster, South Carolina, U.S. |
Political party | Republican |
Spouse | Natalie Finley[1] |
Children | 3 |
Residence | Westminster, South Carolina |
Alma mater | The Citadel (BS) |
Occupation | Furniture store owner |
Military service | |
Allegiance | United States |
Branch/service | United States Army (field artillery) |
Years of service | 1983–1987 |
Rank | Captain |
Unit | 1st Cavalry Division |
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James Gresham Barrett (born February 14, 1961) is an American politician who served as the U.S. representative for South Carolina's 3rd congressional district from 2003 to 2011. A member of the Republican Party, he was a candidate for its nomination for Governor of South Carolina in the 2010 election. A resident of Westminster, South Carolina, the district he represented runs along the Savannah River in the northwestern part of the state.[3]