Barney Paul Woodard (November 23, 1914 – February 15, 1997) was an American politician.[2] He served as a Democratic member of the North Carolina House of Representatives.[1][3]

Barney Paul Woodard
Member of the North Carolina House of Representatives from the 14th district
In office
???–1980
Member of the North Carolina House of Representatives
In office
???–1992[1]
Personal details
Born(1914-11-23)November 23, 1914
Princeton, North Carolina, U.S.
DiedFebruary 15, 1997(1997-02-15) (aged 82)
Political partyDemocratic
SpouseAnnie Louise[1]
Children4[1]
Alma materUniversity of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Life and career edit

Woodard was born in Princeton, North Carolina, the son of Elizabeth Wall and John Richard Woodard. He attended Princeton High School and the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.[3]

Woodard was owner of Woodard Drug Store.[1] He was a member of the North Carolina House of Representatives, representing the 14th district until 1980.[4]

Woodard died in February 1997, at the age of 82.[1]

References edit

  1. ^ a b c d e f Potter, Kevin (February 17, 1997). "Barney Paul Woodard, former state representative, dies at 82". The News and Observer. Raleigh, North Carolina. p. 3. Retrieved December 6, 2022 – via Newspapers.com.  
  2. ^ "Business groups flex muscles to defeat workers comp bill". The News and Observer. Raleigh, North Carolina. May 9, 1991. p. 2. Retrieved December 6, 2022 – via Newspapers.com.  
  3. ^ a b "General Assembly of North Carolina: Session 1997 (Ratified Bill): Resolution 24 (House Joint Resolution 1239)". North Carolina General Assembly. 1997. Retrieved December 6, 2022.
  4. ^ "North Carolina House of Representatives 1979-1980". NC Home. Retrieved December 6, 2022.