Gresham Barrett

James Gresham Barrett (born February 14, 1961) is an American politician who served as the U.S. representative for South Carolina's 3rd congressional district from 2003 to 2011. A member of the Republican Party, he was a candidate for its nomination for Governor of South Carolina in the 2010 election. A resident of Westminster, South Carolina, the district he represented runs along the Savannah River in the northwestern part of the state.

Gresham Barrett
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from South Carolina's 3rd district
In office
January 3, 2003  January 3, 2011
Preceded byLindsey Graham
Succeeded byJeff Duncan
Member of the South Carolina House of Representatives
from the 1st district
In office
January 13, 1997  January 3, 2003
Preceded byBradley Dewitt Cain
Succeeded byBill Whitmire
Personal details
Born
James Gresham Barrett

(1961-02-14) February 14, 1961
Westminster, South Carolina, U.S.
Political partyRepublican
SpouseNatalie Finley
Children3
ResidenceWestminster, South Carolina
Alma materThe Citadel (BS)
OccupationFurniture store owner
Military service
Allegiance United States
Branch/service United States Army (field artillery)
Years of service1983–1987
Rank Captain
Unit1st Cavalry Division
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