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(Encyclopedia) Edwards, John Reid (Johnny Reid Edwards), 1953–, U.S. politician, b. Seneca, S.C., grad. North Carolina State Univ. (B.A., 1974), Univ. of North Carolina (J.D., 1977). The son of a…
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JOHNSON Joseph Travis , a Representative from South Carolina;
born in Brewerton, Laurens County, S.C., February 28, 1858;
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