Luther E. Barnhardt
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Luther Ernest Barnhardt (1903–1980) was an American politician who served as Lieutenant Governor of North Carolina
from 1957 to 1961.
Barnhardt was born in Concord, North Carolina
, November 29, 1903. He was an attorney and a member of the North Carolina Senate
(1945–56). Barnhardt was elected Lt. Governor in 1956 and, by the state constitution of that time, was not eligible for re-election. Barnhardt died June 1, 1980, and is buried at Carolina Memorial Park, Concord, N.C.
Lieutenant Governor of North Carolina
The Lieutenant Governor of North Carolina is the second highest elected official in the U.S. state of North Carolina and is the only elected official to have powers in both the legislative and executive branches of state government...
from 1957 to 1961.
Barnhardt was born in Concord, North Carolina
Concord, North Carolina
Concord is a city in the U.S. state of North Carolina. According to Census 2010, the city has a current population of 79,066. It is the largest city in Cabarrus County and is the county seat. In terms of population, the city of Concord is the second largest city in the Charlotte Metropolitan Area...
, November 29, 1903. He was an attorney and a member of the North Carolina Senate
North Carolina Senate
The North Carolina Senate is one of the two houses of the North Carolina General Assembly.Its prerogatives and powers are similar to those of the other house, the House of Representatives. Its members do, however, represent districts that are larger than those of their colleagues in the House. The...
(1945–56). Barnhardt was elected Lt. Governor in 1956 and, by the state constitution of that time, was not eligible for re-election. Barnhardt died June 1, 1980, and is buried at Carolina Memorial Park, Concord, N.C.