Lawrence L. Hester
Lawrence Lamar Hester was an American politician. A member of the Democratic Party, he served in the South Carolina Senate from 1941 to 1968 and in the South Carolina [House of Representatives] from 1969 to 1970.
Life and career
Hester was born in Mount Carmel, South Carolina, the son of James and Adalina Hester. He attended Greenwood Graded School, graduating in 1908. After graduating, he served in the armed forces during World War I.Hester served in the South Carolina Senate from 1941 to 1968. After his service in the Senate, he then served in the South Carolina House of Representatives from 1969 to 1970.