John P. Gaston
John Porter Gaston Jr. was an American politician. A member of the Democratic Party, he served in the South Carolina House of Representatives from 1971 to 1974.
Life and career
Gaston was born in Richburg, South Carolina, the son of John Porter Gaston Sr. and Mary Rebecca Saye. He attended Lewisville High School, graduating in 1947. After graduating, he attended Clemson University, but did not graduate. He was a dairy farmer.Gaston served in the South Carolina House of Representatives from 1971 to 1974.