Paul Taliaferro

Paul Taliaferro
Member of the Oklahoma Senate from the 31st district
In office 1976–1991
Preceded by	Jim Taliaferro
Succeeded by	Sam Helton
Personal details
Born	Paul Anthony Taliaferro (1934-08-30)August 30, 1934 Lawton, Oklahoma, U. S.
Died	February 1, 2013(2013-02-01) (aged 78) Lawton, Oklahoma, U. S.
Political party	Democratic
Spouse	Eleanor Elaine Eberhart ​ ​ (m. 1953)​ [1]

Paul Anthony Taliaferro (August 30, 1934 – February 1, 2013) was an American politician. He served as a Democratic member for the 31st district of the Oklahoma Senate.[2][3]

Life and career

Taliaferro was born in Lawton, Oklahoma, the son of Alice Margaret Howard and Jim Taliaferro.[1]

In 1976, he was elected to represent the 31st district of the Oklahoma Senate, succeeding his father who died while in office.[4] Taliaferro was the Senate Whip for the Oklahoma Senate.[1]

In 1991, Taliaferro was found guilty of bank fraud by a federal jury.[4] The case resulted in his being suspended of the Oklahoma Senate.[4] While he was suspended, Taliaferro was succeeded by Sam Helton in a special election.[5]

Taliaferro served as a member of the Lawton Rangers.[1]

Taliaferro died in February 2013 at his home in Lawton, Oklahoma, at the age of 78.[1]

References

1. "Paul Anthony Taliaferro". Lawton Ritter Gray Funeral Home. Retrieved November 8, 2022.
2. "All Members Of The Oklahoma Senate" (PDF). Oklahoma Legislature. December 6, 2018. Retrieved November 8, 2022.
3. "State Executive Directory", University of Michigan, Carroll Publishing Company, p. 507, July 1992
4. Godfrey, Ed (November 16, 1991). "Lawton Senator Convicted of Fraud 10-Year Term Possible". The Oklahoman. Retrieved November 8, 2022.
5. "Lawton Officer Wins Senate Seat In Special Election". The Daily Oklahoman. Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. January 29, 1992. p. 1. Retrieved November 8, 2022 – via Newspapers.com.